Business Research Methodology – Spring 2026 – Final

1. (a) How would you describe the process of collecting data using survey methods? (b) Identify the various strategies employed for presenting data in the context of business research. [CLO-3, CLO-3: L-3, L-3] 5 + 5 = 10 marks 2. (a) Identify key differences betsveen the significance and confidence level for testing hypoüleses in business research an example. (b) The Green Gerden Restaurant at , Aushulia, has historically sold an average of 300 cups of tea per day. After DIU shifted fully to DSA at Aushulia, a sample of 10 days shows the following sales: 320, 340, 310, 290, 315, 335, 350, 330, 345, 325. At a 5% significance level, test whether the Green Gerden RestauranYs daily sales have increased. [CLOZ, CLO-3: ln3,L-5] 3 + 7 = 10 marks 3 Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reporting are critical components of busmess operations, particularly in banking sector. In Bangladesh, where the banking industry has seen rapid growth and expansion in recent years, there is a growing need to examine the relationship between corporate govemance and CSR reporting in Hle listed banking sector. Corporate governance refers to the system of rules, practices, and processes that govern way a company is directed, managed, and controlled. Some of the key factors of corporate governance are Board Independent Directors, Board leadership Structure, Board size, Ownership Structure, female directors, etc. Required: Critically analyze the above case and justify the follow-ing questions- b) d) e) Identi5,• a researchable question according to the criteria of a research problem. Nåention the target population. Identi$ the independent and dependent variables under the study. Vinlich sampling method should be applied to choose Hle sample to get a more accurate result? Draw a null hypothesis and an alternative hypoülesis. [CLO-4, L-6] 2+2+2+2+2 4. (a) In a report, reference and bibliography are not same thing. justifr (b) Explain the different parts of a business report following a standard format.