1. How do we decide when to do business research (or when not)?

2. Of the three research designs types (exploratory, formalized, and casual), which would you use to assess the effectiveness of an aspect of your job? Explain.

3. What are some examples of operational definitions in research design within your profession?

4. What is the purpose of sampling? What are the key points to consider when determining samples? Why be concerned about determining the size of the sample?

5. Construct confidence intervals for a mean

• What are the most important concepts you have learned construct confidence intervals for a mean?
• What would you recommend to your management/leadership based on construct confidence intervals for a mean?
• How will construct confidence intervals for a mean impact you personally and professionally?
• What is the value-added from construct confidence intervals for a mean or what difference can these concepts make to your organization? (e.g., financial savings, productivity improvements, expanded marketing activities).