Question 1

All of the following guidelines are appropriate for designing a bar chart except

Accepted Answer

A) make the bars equal in width. 
B) stack the bars to show component parts of the variables. 
C) keep the spacing between bars equivalent to the width of one bar. 
D) arrange bars in a logical order. 
E) display the actual value represented by each bar if space permits. 
A) make the bars equal in width. 
B) stack the bars to show component parts of the variables. 
C) keep the spacing between bars equivalent to the width of one bar. 
D) arrange bars in a logical order. 
E) display the actual value represented by each bar if space permits.

Question 2

If you want to report to readers to see the five-year trend in college enrollment,you should use:

Accepted Answer

A) a pie chart showing the individual components of college enrollment. 
B) a comprehensive table supported by detailed explanations in the narrative text. 
C) a line chart to show the year-to-year change in enrollment during the period. 
D) a stacked bar chart captioned with secondary data about enrollment figures. 
E) a synthesis of enrollment figures. 
A) a pie chart showing the individual components of college enrollment. 
B) a comprehensive table supported by detailed explanations in the narrative text. 
C) a line chart to show the year-to-year change in enrollment during the period. 
D) a stacked bar chart captioned with secondary data about enrollment figures. 
E) a synthesis of enrollment figures.

Question 3

Line charts are effective for portraying changes in data over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Although a table has less visual impact than a graph,it is an efficient way to present numerical data and allow readers to compare figures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

List two advantages and two disadvantages of questionnaires.

Accepted Answer

Advantages.The researcher can economical

Question 6

If you provide exact figures in your report's charts and tables,you can to avoid overwhelming the reader with too much data too quickly.

Accepted Answer

A) synthesize the data for other visual aids 
B) highlight only extreme findings 
C) include the same facts and figures in your narrative 
D) use less precise language in your narrative 
E) imply the reasons without stating them explicitly 
A) synthesize the data for other visual aids 
B) highlight only extreme findings 
C) include the same facts and figures in your narrative 
D) use less precise language in your narrative 
E) imply the reasons without stating them explicitly

Question 7

Cross-tabulation is the process of analyzing two or more pieces of data together.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Charts are easier to comprehend and interpret when they are presented in a three-dimensional format.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Product mix is continuously adjusted to respond to changes in technology,legal requirements,the economy,and social preferences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The best use of a bar chart is to compare several variables at a certain point or over a specific time period.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is a table and how can it be used to present data?

Accepted Answer

A table is an orderly arrangement of dat

Question 12

Which of the following is not a good guideline for designing a table?

Accepted Answer

A) Place footnotes for table data at the bottom of the page,not at the bottom of the table body. 
B) Use common abbreviations and symbols where appropriate. 
C) Label each table with a number and a descriptive title. 
D) Insert headings on each column. 
E) Include a source note below the table if secondary data has been used. 
A) Place footnotes for table data at the bottom of the page,not at the bottom of the table body. 
B) Use common abbreviations and symbols where appropriate. 
C) Label each table with a number and a descriptive title. 
D) Insert headings on each column. 
E) Include a source note below the table if secondary data has been used.

Question 13

Pace your analysis of the data in your report to avoid overwhelming your reader with too many facts and figures presented too quickly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The most frequently used method of collecting data for business research is the

Accepted Answer

A) questionnaire. 
B) interview. 
C) experiment. 
D) observation. 
E) online database search. 
A) questionnaire. 
B) interview. 
C) experiment. 
D) observation. 
E) online database search.

Question 15

If ten percent of all the employees at Target responded to a survey,we could conclude that the responses represented the views of the remaining employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to one study,40% of Internet users don't know the difference between company-paid Internet sites and independent Internet sites.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Describe the appropriate construction of a pie chart.

Accepted Answer

Use between three and five components; s

Question 18

Pilot-test your questionnaire on a broad cross-section of people,and make any needed improvements as you continue the survey.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When you rely on primary data,you have more control over all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) accuracy. 
B) completeness. 
C) factoring. 
D) relevance. 
E) objectivity. 
A) accuracy. 
B) completeness. 
C) factoring. 
D) relevance. 
E) objectivity.

Question 20

When simplifying a table,you should strive to provide more specifics rather than risk reducing comprehensibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

All of the following guidelines are appropriate for designing a bar chart except

If you want to report to readers to see the five-year trend in college enrollment,you should use:

Line charts are effective for portraying changes in data over time.

Although a table has less visual impact than a graph,it is an efficient way to present numerical data and allow readers to compare figures.

List two advantages and two disadvantages of questionnaires.

If you provide exact figures in your report's charts and tables,you can to avoid overwhelming the reader with too much data too quickly.

Cross-tabulation is the process of analyzing two or more pieces of data together.

Charts are easier to comprehend and interpret when they are presented in a three-dimensional format.

Product mix is continuously adjusted to respond to changes in technology,legal requirements,the economy,and social preferences.

The best use of a bar chart is to compare several variables at a certain point or over a specific time period.

What is a table and how can it be used to present data?

Which of the following is not a good guideline for designing a table?

Pace your analysis of the data in your report to avoid overwhelming your reader with too many facts and figures presented too quickly.

The most frequently used method of collecting data for business research is the

If ten percent of all the employees at Target responded to a survey,we could conclude that the responses represented the views of the remaining employees.

According to one study,40% of Internet users don't know the difference between company-paid Internet sites and independent Internet sites.

Describe the appropriate construction of a pie chart.

Pilot-test your questionnaire on a broad cross-section of people,and make any needed improvements as you continue the survey.

When you rely on primary data,you have more control over all of the following except

When simplifying a table,you should strive to provide more specifics rather than risk reducing comprehensibility.

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

All of the following guidelines are appropriate for designing a bar chart except

If you want to report to readers to see the five-year trend in college enrollment,you should use:

Line charts are effective for portraying changes in data over time.

Although a table has less visual impact than a graph,it is an efficient way to present numerical data and allow readers to compare figures.

List two advantages and two disadvantages of questionnaires.

If you provide exact figures in your report's charts and tables,you can to avoid overwhelming the reader with too much data too quickly.

Cross-tabulation is the process of analyzing two or more pieces of data together.

Charts are easier to comprehend and interpret when they are presented in a three-dimensional format.

Product mix is continuously adjusted to respond to changes in technology,legal requirements,the economy,and social preferences.

The best use of a bar chart is to compare several variables at a certain point or over a specific time period.

What is a table and how can it be used to present data?

Which of the following is not a good guideline for designing a table?

Pace your analysis of the data in your report to avoid overwhelming your reader with too many facts and figures presented too quickly.

The most frequently used method of collecting data for business research is the

If ten percent of all the employees at Target responded to a survey,we could conclude that the responses represented the views of the remaining employees.

According to one study,40% of Internet users don't know the difference between company-paid Internet sites and independent Internet sites.

Describe the appropriate construction of a pie chart.

Pilot-test your questionnaire on a broad cross-section of people,and make any needed improvements as you continue the survey.

When you rely on primary data,you have more control over all of the following except

When simplifying a table,you should strive to provide more specifics rather than risk reducing comprehensibility.

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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