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SUMMATIVE TEST
BUSINESS RESEARCH (BA-CC7)

Name: ____________________________________________________________________ Permit #: ___________

Course Yr. / Section: ___________________________________ Date: _______________
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: Please indicate your answer by encircling the corresponding letter of the correct
option. No erasures. (10 marks).
1. In order to support informed decision-making in a corporate or organizational setting, it is a methodical
and structured inquiry process that entails information gathering, analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
a. operational b. business c. feasibility d. none of the
research research study above
2. This type of Research include gathering primary data directly from sources using focus groups, surveys,
interviews, experiments, and observations. This enables customized data to answer particular research
queries.
a. primary b. secondary c. d. none of the
research research experimental above
research
3. This type of Research seeks to learn more about a foreign subject or industry. To obtain information
and develop research topics, it frequently employs qualitative techniques like focus groups and interviews.
a. explanatory b. explonatory c. exploratory d. none of the
research research research above
4. This type of Research focuses on numerical data and tests hypotheses and draws conclusions using
statistical methods. This area includes financial data analysis, experimentation, and surveys.
a. qualitative b. research c. quantitative d. none of the
research feasibility research above
5. This research does not focus on numerical data and tests and draws conclusions using descriptive method.
This research answers the questions what and who.
a. descriptive b. explanatory c. qualitative d. none of the
research research research above
6. This research aims to collects data regarding clients, rivals, and industry trends in order to guide
marketing plans.
a. market b. marketing c. SWOT d. none of the
research research analysis above
7. This research analyzes financial data in order to control risk, evaluate business performance, and make
investment decisions.
a. business b. feasibility c. financial d. none of the
research studies research above
8. This research enhances operational effectiveness and resource allocation through the use of quantitative
modeling and optimization tools.
a. operations b. operations c. operations d. none of the
management research optimization above
tools
9. a broad assertion or prediction on the correlation between the variables in your study.
a. research b. statement c. research d. none of the
of the problem questions above
10. An approximate forecast or assertion regarding the correlation between variables in your study.
a. forecast b. c. research d. none of the
hypotheses variables
II. IDENTIFICATION OF CONCEPTS/THEORIES/IDEAS: Analyze and objectively discern key concepts,
theories, and ideas presented by the faculty during class discussions (10 marks).
______________________1. It is a systematic and structured inquiry process aimed at gathering, analyzing,
interpreting, and reporting information to facilitate informed decision-making within a
business or organizational context.
______________________2. Involves collecting original data firsthand through surveys, interviews, focus groups,
observations, or experiments. This allows for tailored data addressing specific
research questions.
______________________3. Aims to gain a deeper understanding of an unfamiliar topic or market. It often uses
qualitative methods like focus groups or interviews to gather insights and formulate
research questions.
______________________4. Deals with numerical data, using statistical methods to test hypotheses and draw
conclusions. Surveys, experiments, and financial data analysis often fall under this
category.
______________________5. Focuses on understanding experiences, motivations, and meanings through non-
numerical data like interview transcripts or observations.
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______________________6. Gathers information about customers, competitors, and market trends to inform
marketing strategies.

______________________7. Analyzes financial data to assess investment opportunities, evaluate company

performance, or manage risk.
______________________8. Applies mathematical modeling and optimization techniques to improve operational
efficiency and resource allocation.
______________________9. A tentative prediction or statement about the relationship between variables in your
research.
______________________10. An open-ended inquiry that sparks investigation and guides your research.
II. TRUE OR FALSE: Indicate accuracy by marking "T" for true statements and "F" for false ones (5
marks).
______________________1. Having specific research questions helps you avoid collecting data in an unfocused
manner and keeps your study focused and relevant.

______________________2. Clear solutions and useful insights are offered by well-aligned research, which assist
and guide strategic decision-making.

______________________3. It's unnecessary to take the step of asking questions that directly address your
SMART goals.

______________________4. The main goal of case studies is to analyze a particular instance in great detail.

______________________5. Combining quantitative and qualitative approaches yields a more thorough

understanding is the goal of qualitative research

III. COMPILING ITEMS: Enumerate the CONCEPTS/THEORIES/IDEAS related to the provided

information (25 marks).
A. (5) 1-5 SMART Goals
B. (5) 6-15 Significance of Business Research
C. (10) 16-20 Contents of Chapter 1 (in order)
D. (5) 21-25 Contents of Chapter 2 (in order)

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 Answer Key
I-II.
1. Busines Research
2. Primary Research
3. Exploratory Research
4. Quantative
5. Qualitative
6. Market Research
7. Financial Research
8. Operations Research
9. Research questions
10. Hypotheses
III.
1. T
2. T
3. F
4. T
5. F
IV.
1. Specific
2. Measurable
3. Attainable
4. Relevant
5. Time bound / Timely
6. Informed Decision-Making
7. Strategic Planning
8. Market Analysis
9. Operational Efficiency
10. Innovation and Adaptation
11. Backgound and need of study
12. RRL
13. Theoretical/ Conceptual
14. SOP
15. Hypotheses
16. SWOT Analysis
17. Indirect/ Direct Competitors
18. Scope & Delimitation
19. Significance of Study
20. Definition of Terms
21. Research Design
22. Population & Locale
23. Data gathering tool
24. Data gathering procedures
25. Treatment of data

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Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he
will make your paths straight.

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CARAGA 8502