1. Given the following limitations of observational studies, why are they still used in business research?
Researcher bias can bias the design of a study.
Researcher bias can enter into data collection.
Sources or subjects may not all be equally credible.
Some subjects may be previously influenced and affect the outcome of the study.
Background information may be missing.
Study group may not be representative of the larger population.
Analysis of observations can be biased.
2. A key embodiment of a product is properly described in the Specification, but not mentioned in the claims of a patent application. The patent is issued. Is the embodiment protected? If not, how could protection for the embodiment be achieved?