When there is a strong positive correlation between two variables, but, in fact, both variables are ...

When there is a strong positive correlation between two variables, but, in fact, both variables are caused by a third variable, the relationship between the first two variables is said to be ____.
 a. strong and negative
  b. weak and negative
  c. inverse
  d. spurious

Question 2

It's been shown that new products increase a company's long-term financial performance and value.
 a. True
  b. False
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 3

Organizations conducting research in order to make a decision about a real situation faced in the marketplace are conducting ____________________ research.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 4

It is a good idea to follow up focus group, leads with a larger-scale survey.
 a. True
  b. False
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 5

When the correlation between two variables is +.92, this means that as one variable ____, the other variable ____.
 a. decreases; increases
  b. increases; decreases
  c. increases; increases
  d. decreases; stays the same

Question 6

Change in the market is always occurring.
 a. True
  b. False
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 7

Research that attempts to verify a theory but which is not intended to solve any specific business problem is known as ____________________ research.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 8

Moderators are usually paid to interpret a focus group session because they manipulated customers' responses.
 a. True
  b. False
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false