Question 1

List the three things a writer must do when constructing a questionnaire.

Accepted Answer

Students may include the follo

Question 2

Which of the following is not a guideline for interpreting data?

Accepted Answer

A) Eliminate unexpected findings and cross-tabulate data that raises questions. 
B) Look for trends,contradictory data,extreme values,and data that support or contradict other findings. 
C) To help readers understand,identify and discuss the important implications of your data. 
D) You do not have to discuss all of the data in your report's tables and charts. 
E) Help readers make a connection between the data in the charts and the solution to the problem. 
A) Eliminate unexpected findings and cross-tabulate data that raises questions. 
B) Look for trends,contradictory data,extreme values,and data that support or contradict other findings. 
C) To help readers understand,identify and discuss the important implications of your data. 
D) You do not have to discuss all of the data in your report's tables and charts. 
E) Help readers make a connection between the data in the charts and the solution to the problem.

Question 3

Primary data collection includes three kinds of surveys: questionnaires,interviews,and telephone inquiries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

To avoid biasing responses to your questions,arrange the alternatives logically,such as in alphabetical or chronological order.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The first step before collecting data is to define the report's purpose and analyze the intended audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When asking a question,a writer should maintain a list of overlapping questions that lead to:

Accepted Answer

A) The audience's understanding 
B) Well-rounded answers 
C) Putting the solution and the end of the report 
D) More questions 
A) The audience's understanding 
B) Well-rounded answers 
C) Putting the solution and the end of the report 
D) More questions

Question 7

Which of the following do not generally yield primary data?

Accepted Answer

A) surveys 
B) observations 
C) interviews 
D) diaries 
E) experiments 
A) surveys 
B) observations 
C) interviews 
D) diaries 
E) experiments

Question 8

What are the four main criteria for evaluating the quality of Internet resources? What are the basic concepts for each criterion?

Accepted Answer

The criteria are as follows: Authority.T

Question 9

Be sure that all the questions you include in a questionnaire are necessary to help you solve the problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Abbreviations and symbols should not be used in tables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When asking respondents about their income,you should

Accepted Answer

A) offer narrow categories of alternatives,such as "$20,000 to $22,000" and "30,000 to $32,000." 
B) request a specific figure,rounded to the nearest $100. 
C) use interviewers who are trained in eliciting answers about sensitive topics. 
D) position this question at the end of the questionnaire,to avoid losing the cooperation of respondents. 
E) offer broad categories of alternatives,such as "Less than $20,000" and "30,000 to $40,000." 
A) offer narrow categories of alternatives,such as "$20,000 to $22,000" and "30,000 to $32,000." 
B) request a specific figure,rounded to the nearest $100. 
C) use interviewers who are trained in eliciting answers about sensitive topics. 
D) position this question at the end of the questionnaire,to avoid losing the cooperation of respondents. 
E) offer broad categories of alternatives,such as "Less than $20,000" and "30,000 to $40,000."

Question 12

Tables typically appear above the text that first refers to them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Several examples of good,credible sources are: Wikipedia,the Encyclopedia,Newsweek Magazine,People
Magazine,and Time Magazine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following statements about information on the Internet is not accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Web-based sources are dynamic and therefore credible. 
B) No central group is responsible for checking the accuracy of posted information. 
C) Users need to scrutinize Web-based data more carefully than published,peer-reviewed data. 
D) Anyone can put nearly any type of information on a website. 
E) The quality of information on the Internet can vary widely. 
A) Web-based sources are dynamic and therefore credible. 
B) No central group is responsible for checking the accuracy of posted information. 
C) Users need to scrutinize Web-based data more carefully than published,peer-reviewed data. 
D) Anyone can put nearly any type of information on a website. 
E) The quality of information on the Internet can vary widely.

Question 15

Before a writer collects data,they must

Accepted Answer

A) define the report purpose. 
B) interpret the data. 
C) solve the problem. 
D) consider ethical dimensions. 
A) define the report purpose. 
B) interpret the data. 
C) solve the problem. 
D) consider ethical dimensions.

Question 16

Your readers should be able to understand each table without having to read the corresponding section of the report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Discuss the four different elements of the definition of a business report.

Accepted Answer

A business report is an orderly presenta

Question 18

Situational reports are only generated once.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

List at least four content guidelines to follow when writing a questionnaire.

Accepted Answer

Students are to list four of the followi

Question 20

Which of the following statements about reports is not correct?

Accepted Answer

A) The report must provide the information that managers need to make sound decisions or solve problems. 
B) The information contained in the report must be based on factual data. 
C) Subjective statements such as conclusions and recommendations must be ethical. 
D) The data must be presented objectively so decision makers can rely on the report when making decisions that affect the organization's well-being. 
E) As long as all the information is included,a disorganized report will not prevent the reader from locating needed data. 
A) The report must provide the information that managers need to make sound decisions or solve problems. 
B) The information contained in the report must be based on factual data. 
C) Subjective statements such as conclusions and recommendations must be ethical. 
D) The data must be presented objectively so decision makers can rely on the report when making decisions that affect the organization's well-being. 
E) As long as all the information is included,a disorganized report will not prevent the reader from locating needed data.

List the three things a writer must do when constructing a questionnaire.

Which of the following is not a guideline for interpreting data?

Primary data collection includes three kinds of surveys: questionnaires,interviews,and telephone inquiries.

To avoid biasing responses to your questions,arrange the alternatives logically,such as in alphabetical or chronological order.

The first step before collecting data is to define the report's purpose and analyze the intended audience.

When asking a question,a writer should maintain a list of overlapping questions that lead to:

Which of the following do not generally yield primary data?

What are the four main criteria for evaluating the quality of Internet resources? What are the basic concepts for each criterion?

Be sure that all the questions you include in a questionnaire are necessary to help you solve the problem.

Abbreviations and symbols should not be used in tables.

When asking respondents about their income,you should

Tables typically appear above the text that first refers to them.

Several examples of good,credible sources are: Wikipedia,the Encyclopedia,Newsweek Magazine,People Magazine,and Time Magazine.

Which of the following statements about information on the Internet is not accurate?

Before a writer collects data,they must

Your readers should be able to understand each table without having to read the corresponding section of the report.

Discuss the four different elements of the definition of a business report.

Situational reports are only generated once.

List at least four content guidelines to follow when writing a questionnaire.

Which of the following statements about reports is not correct?

Understanding-Business-Communication

Team-And-Intercultural-Communication

Interpersonal-Communication-Skills

The-Writing-Process

Revising-Your-Writing

Neutral-And-Positive-Messages

Persuasive-Messages

Bad-News-Messages

Writing-The-Report

Oral-Presentations

Employment-Communication

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Exam 9: Planning-The-Report-And-Managing-Data

List the three things a writer must do when constructing a questionnaire.

Which of the following is not a guideline for interpreting data?

Primary data collection includes three kinds of surveys: questionnaires,interviews,and telephone inquiries.

To avoid biasing responses to your questions,arrange the alternatives logically,such as in alphabetical or chronological order.

The first step before collecting data is to define the report's purpose and analyze the intended audience.

When asking a question,a writer should maintain a list of overlapping questions that lead to:

Which of the following do not generally yield primary data?

What are the four main criteria for evaluating the quality of Internet resources? What are the basic concepts for each criterion?

Be sure that all the questions you include in a questionnaire are necessary to help you solve the problem.

Abbreviations and symbols should not be used in tables.

When asking respondents about their income,you should

Tables typically appear above the text that first refers to them.

Several examples of good,credible sources are: Wikipedia,the Encyclopedia,Newsweek Magazine,People Magazine,and Time Magazine.

Which of the following statements about information on the Internet is not accurate?

Before a writer collects data,they must

Your readers should be able to understand each table without having to read the corresponding section of the report.

Discuss the four different elements of the definition of a business report.

Situational reports are only generated once.

List at least four content guidelines to follow when writing a questionnaire.

Which of the following statements about reports is not correct?

Understanding-Business-Communication

Team-And-Intercultural-Communication

Interpersonal-Communication-Skills

The-Writing-Process

Revising-Your-Writing

Neutral-And-Positive-Messages

Persuasive-Messages

Bad-News-Messages

Writing-The-Report

Oral-Presentations

Employment-Communication

Filters