Question 1

You should assume everyone who examines the evidence you present in your report will arrive at the same conclusion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to the fair use doctrine

Accepted Answer

A) plagiarism is not an issue in the business world-it is a problem only in schools and academic circles. 
B) crediting sources is all that is necessary to avoid legal problems. 
C) once material is made public,it no longer belongs to the author. 
D) you can use other people's work only if you don't prevent them from benefiting as a result. 
E) any information found in two or more places is considered public. 
A) plagiarism is not an issue in the business world-it is a problem only in schools and academic circles. 
B) crediting sources is all that is necessary to avoid legal problems. 
C) once material is made public,it no longer belongs to the author. 
D) you can use other people's work only if you don't prevent them from benefiting as a result. 
E) any information found in two or more places is considered public.

Question 3

Primary research refers to

Accepted Answer

A) new research done specifically for your current project. 
B) the evidence that stands out in your report. 
C) the research you conduct first. 
D) research that is fairly easy to conduct. 
E) research that is conducted in a consistent manner every time. 
A) new research done specifically for your current project. 
B) the evidence that stands out in your report. 
C) the research you conduct first. 
D) research that is fairly easy to conduct. 
E) research that is conducted in a consistent manner every time.

Question 4

What are some criteria you can use in evaluating the credibility of an information source?

Accepted Answer

In evaluating the credibility of sources

Question 5

You would not need to cite a source if you have

Accepted Answer

A) used a direct quotation of under 250 words from a book titled Modern Economics. 
B) used a table from the 1985 Farmers' Almanac. 
C) described,in your own words,a plan for organizing production lines,which appeared in a professional journal. 
D) provided general knowledge about your topic. 
E) paraphrased the outcome of experiment results discussed by the American Medical Association. 
A) used a direct quotation of under 250 words from a book titled Modern Economics. 
B) used a table from the 1985 Farmers' Almanac. 
C) described,in your own words,a plan for organizing production lines,which appeared in a professional journal. 
D) provided general knowledge about your topic. 
E) paraphrased the outcome of experiment results discussed by the American Medical Association.

Question 6

Which of the following is an indication of the reliability of a survey?

Accepted Answer

A) Participants respond in a similar manner 
B) There are a sufficient number of participants 
C) Repeating the survey would produce identical results 
D) A representative population sample is used 
E) The survey is adaptive 
A) Participants respond in a similar manner 
B) There are a sufficient number of participants 
C) Repeating the survey would produce identical results 
D) A representative population sample is used 
E) The survey is adaptive

Question 7

A ________ lets you search the Internet by asking questions in normal,everyday English.

Accepted Answer

A) code snippet 
B) metro-search engine 
C) colloquial paradigm 
D) natural language search 
E) metasearch 
A) code snippet 
B) metro-search engine 
C) colloquial paradigm 
D) natural language search 
E) metasearch

Question 8

Which of the following is one of the most common primary research methods for business writing?

Accepted Answer

A) Observations 
B) Surveys 
C) Research reports 
D) Experiments 
E) Databases 
A) Observations 
B) Surveys 
C) Research reports 
D) Experiments 
E) Databases

Question 9

Compare and contrast drawing conclusions and making recommendations in a report.

Accepted Answer

A conclusion is a logical interpretation

Question 10

Discuss the area of focus for a summary in a research report.

Accepted Answer

A research summary is an unbiased conden

Question 11

How can you avoid ethical lapses when conducting research?

Accepted Answer

A) Share sources of confidential information 
B) Don't force outcomes by skewing research 
C) Do not cite sources unless asked to do so 
D) Use only online sources to improve the business process 
E) Only use areas of the research that support your goals 
A) Share sources of confidential information 
B) Don't force outcomes by skewing research 
C) Do not cite sources unless asked to do so 
D) Use only online sources to improve the business process 
E) Only use areas of the research that support your goals

Question 12

Which of the following is an indication of the validity of a survey?

Accepted Answer

A) It measures what it intended to measure. 
B) There are a sufficient number or representative participants. 
C) Identical results are produced repeatedly. 
D) A representative population sample is used. 
E) The survey is adaptive. 
A) It measures what it intended to measure. 
B) There are a sufficient number or representative participants. 
C) Identical results are produced repeatedly. 
D) A representative population sample is used. 
E) The survey is adaptive.

Question 13

Which of the following is an advantage of using social media sites as a source of information?

Accepted Answer

A) They provide insight from all known experts in the field 
B) They are backed by fact checkers like those used in traditional publishing 
C) They are edited by editorial boards for accuracy 
D) They always provide information that is accurate,objective,and current 
E) They can provide unique and valuable insights not available elsewhere 
A) They provide insight from all known experts in the field 
B) They are backed by fact checkers like those used in traditional publishing 
C) They are edited by editorial boards for accuracy 
D) They always provide information that is accurate,objective,and current 
E) They can provide unique and valuable insights not available elsewhere

Question 14

List in order each part of the five-step research process that will help you gather and use information efficiently.

Accepted Answer

(1)Planning,(2)locating inform

Question 15

Discuss the difference between using the mean,median,and mode to determine statistical information.

Accepted Answer

Even without advanced statistical techni

Question 16

A ________ is a logical interpretation of the facts and other information in a report.

Accepted Answer

A) referendum 
B) correlation 
C) conclusion 
D) recommendation 
A) referendum 
B) correlation 
C) conclusion 
D) recommendation

Question 17

When analyzing numerical data,which of the following is shown by the mean average?

Accepted Answer

A) The midpoint in a series of numbers 
B) The numerical pattern indicated by the data set 
C) The number with the strongest cause-and-effect linkage 
D) The number that most often occurs in the data set 
E) The sum of all items divided by the number of items 
A) The midpoint in a series of numbers 
B) The numerical pattern indicated by the data set 
C) The number with the strongest cause-and-effect linkage 
D) The number that most often occurs in the data set 
E) The sum of all items divided by the number of items

Question 18

When analyzing data,look for ________,which are definite patterns taking place over time,such as growth and decline.

Accepted Answer

A) trends 
B) indexes 
C) segues 
D) smatterings 
A) trends 
B) indexes 
C) segues 
D) smatterings

Question 19

Regarding the five-step research process,the planning step includes all of the following elements EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) developing a problem statement. 
B) prioritizing research needs. 
C) documenting your sources. 
D) maintaining standards of ethics and etiquette. 
A) developing a problem statement. 
B) prioritizing research needs. 
C) documenting your sources. 
D) maintaining standards of ethics and etiquette.

Question 20

Which of the following is the cause-and-effect linkage between two factors,where one factor is the result of the other?

Accepted Answer

A) Correlation 
B) Cross-tabulation 
C) Causation 
D) Comparison 
E) Trends 
A) Correlation 
B) Cross-tabulation 
C) Causation 
D) Comparison 
E) Trends

You should assume everyone who examines the evidence you present in your report will arrive at the same conclusion.

According to the fair use doctrine

Primary research refers to

What are some criteria you can use in evaluating the credibility of an information source?

You would not need to cite a source if you have

Which of the following is an indication of the reliability of a survey?

A ________ lets you search the Internet by asking questions in normal,everyday English.

Which of the following is one of the most common primary research methods for business writing?

Compare and contrast drawing conclusions and making recommendations in a report.

Discuss the area of focus for a summary in a research report.

How can you avoid ethical lapses when conducting research?

Which of the following is an indication of the validity of a survey?

Which of the following is an advantage of using social media sites as a source of information?

List in order each part of the five-step research process that will help you gather and use information efficiently.

Discuss the difference between using the mean,median,and mode to determine statistical information.

A ________ is a logical interpretation of the facts and other information in a report.

When analyzing numerical data,which of the following is shown by the mean average?

When analyzing data,look for ________,which are definite patterns taking place over time,such as growth and decline.

Regarding the five-step research process,the planning step includes all of the following elements EXCEPT

Which of the following is the cause-and-effect linkage between two factors,where one factor is the result of the other?

Understanding the Foundations of Business Communications

Collaboration,Interpersonal Communication,and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse,Global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Digital Media

Social Media

Visual Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Presentations in a Social Media Environment

Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Other Visuals

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

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Exam 13: Finding,Evaluating,and Processing Information

You should assume everyone who examines the evidence you present in your report will arrive at the same conclusion.

According to the fair use doctrine

Primary research refers to

What are some criteria you can use in evaluating the credibility of an information source?

You would not need to cite a source if you have

Which of the following is an indication of the reliability of a survey?

A ________ lets you search the Internet by asking questions in normal,everyday English.

Which of the following is one of the most common primary research methods for business writing?

Compare and contrast drawing conclusions and making recommendations in a report.

Discuss the area of focus for a summary in a research report.

How can you avoid ethical lapses when conducting research?

Which of the following is an indication of the validity of a survey?

Which of the following is an advantage of using social media sites as a source of information?

List in order each part of the five-step research process that will help you gather and use information efficiently.

Discuss the difference between using the mean,median,and mode to determine statistical information.

A ________ is a logical interpretation of the facts and other information in a report.

When analyzing numerical data,which of the following is shown by the mean average?

When analyzing data,look for ________,which are definite patterns taking place over time,such as growth and decline.

Regarding the five-step research process,the planning step includes all of the following elements EXCEPT

Which of the following is the cause-and-effect linkage between two factors,where one factor is the result of the other?

Understanding the Foundations of Business Communications

Collaboration,Interpersonal Communication,and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse,Global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Digital Media

Social Media

Visual Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Presentations in a Social Media Environment

Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Other Visuals

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Filters