Chapter 1 Introduction to Research Methods Contents: 1.1 Role of Research In Business Decision’s 1.2 Research Process 1.2.1. Selecting a Topic 1.2.2. Literature Search 1.2.3. Discussion with "Informants and Interested Parties" 1.2.4. Sampling 1.2.5. Formulating your hypothesis 1.2.6. Questionnaire Design 1.2.7. Fieldwork 1.2.8. Data Processing 1.2.9. Statistical Analysis (Hypotheses Testing) 1.2.10. Assembly of Results 1.2.11
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Problem Set 1 Complete all questions listed below. Clearly label your answers. 1. The receipts and year of release of the five movies with the largest nominal box office revenues‚ along with the CPI data of each year are presented below. Assuming that the receipts for each of the movies were derived during their year of release‚ convert the receipts for each to real dollars for the year 2010 (2010 CPI 230.1). Put the movies in order from largest to smallest real box office receipts and show
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3101AFE TUTORIAL 1 - Semester 2 2013 Deegan Topic 1: Introduction to financial accounting theory 1.1 What is the difference between a positive theory of accounting and a normative theory of accounting? Broadly speaking‚ a positive theory seeks to explain and/or predict particular phenomena whereas a normative theory seeks to prescribe what should be done in particular circumstances based on particular assumptions made by the researcher. In relation to accounting‚ these assumptions might relate
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Problem Set 1 Ben Polak‚ Econ 159a/MGT522a. Four Questions due September 19‚ 2007. 1. Strictly and Weakly Dominated Strategies? What is the de nition of a strictly dominated strategy? What is the de nition of a weakly dominated strategy? Give an example of a two-player game matrix where one player has three strategies‚ one of which is strictly dominated; and the other player has three strategies‚ one of which is weakly (but not strictly) dominated. Indicate the dominated strategies. 2. Iterative
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PHILIPPINES Ayala Blvd.‚ Ermita‚ Manila FEASIBILITY STUDY OF EXTENSION BUILDING FOR THE LUWALHATI NG MAYNILA HOME FOR THE AGED Presented by: Marion Angeline D.T. Aguila FEASIBILITY STUDY OF EXTENSION BUILDING FOR THE LUWALHATI NG MAYNILA HOME FOR THE AGED TABLE OF CONTENTS I. PREFATORY PARTS 1. TITLE PAGE 2. LETTER TRANSMITTAL 3. ABSTRACT II. BODY OF PROPOSAL 1. INTRODUCTION A. Background B. Problem C. Need D. Solution 2. OBJECTIVES 3. PROCEDURES A. Methods B. Sources
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Problem Set 1 Problem 1 Which project should the firm select? Why? Project B: Managers should try to maximize their stock’s intrinsic value while also bringing in revenue. The P/E ratio shows the dollar amount investors will pay for $1 of current earnings. Problem 2 If most investors expect the same cash flows from Companies A and B but are more confident that A’s cash flows will be closer to their expected value‚ which company should have the higher stock price? Explain. The primary
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Have you ever lost someone to a drunk driver? In 2010 10‚288 American’s lost their lives due to a drunk driver (Reference: www.centurycouncil.org/drunk-driving/drunk-driving-fatalities-national-statistics). Right now laws in place only punish those who are who are caught driving under the influence of alcohol. What if it could be prevented before anyone can get behind the wheel of a vehicle after consuming alcohol. Why wait for an alcohol related incident to happen when it could be prevented. Anyone
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Problem Set 1 1. (Star Wars) Real GDP = 461.0(214.5/60.6) = 1‚631.76 (E.T.) Real GDP = 399.9(214.5/96.5) = 888.90 (Titanic) Real GDP = 600.8(214.5/160.5) = 802.94 (Shrek 2) Real GDP = 437.2(214.5/188.9) = 496.45 (Avatar) Real GDP = 760.5(214.5/214.5) = 760.5 Real GDP in Order of Largest to Smallest Movies Nominal Box Office Receipts (millions) CPI in Year Released Real Box Office Receipts (millions) Star Wars (1977) 461.0 60.6 1‚631.76 E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) 399.9 96.5 888.90 Titanic
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ECN171 Economy of East Asia Problem Set 1 The data for this problem set is posted on SmartSite in the Resources folder. It was downloaded from the Penn World Tables version 7.1‚ which is publicly available at https://pwt.sas.upenn.edu/php_site/pwt_index.php . 1. Graph the GDP [per capita] of the East Asian countries in PS1_data.xls on one graph. Which East Asian country is the largest [richest] in 1960? In 2010? When did the switch occur? 2. Calculate the growth rates (log difference‚ using natural
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Scope of Managerial Economics Economics has two major branches namely Microeconomics and Macroeconomics and both are applied to business analysis and decision-making directly or indirectly. Managerial economics comprises all those economic concepts‚ theories‚ and tools of analysis which can be used to analyze the business environment and to find solutions to practical business problems. In other words‚ managerial economics is applied economics The areas of business issues to which economic theories
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