Question 1

You should discuss the overall findings)in your report before discussing cross-tabulation data and pointing out questions raised by the data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The point of surveying people is to collect primary data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is wrong with creating three-dimensional graphics?

Accepted Answer

These types of graphics are difficult to

Question 4

Managers need information to make good business decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Give some three examples of visual aids and show how they improve comprehension.

Accepted Answer

Tables,charts,photographs,or other graph

Question 6

When you simplify a table for your report,you should do all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) add a footnote to the table to inform readers when numbers are rounded up or down. 
B) round each percentage to its nearest whole when percentages total 100%. 
C) round down each number with a decimal less than 0.50. 
D) readjust every number in the table unless the total is 100%. 
E) round up an odd number with a decimal of 0.50. 
A) add a footnote to the table to inform readers when numbers are rounded up or down. 
B) round each percentage to its nearest whole when percentages total 100%. 
C) round down each number with a decimal less than 0.50. 
D) readjust every number in the table unless the total is 100%. 
E) round up an odd number with a decimal of 0.50.

Question 7

To simplify a table,you might group together negative responses such as "strongly disagree" and "disagree" or positive responses such as "strongly agree" and "agree."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

You may get more valid responses when you interview people face-to-face.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is one way you can determine the authority of an Internet resource?

Accepted Answer

A) Check whether the sponsor recently updated the page. 
B) Check for the name of the copyright holder. 
C) Check for well-supported arguments on both sides. 
D) Check for links to multiple sites. 
E) Check for typographical errors. 
A) Check whether the sponsor recently updated the page. 
B) Check for the name of the copyright holder. 
C) Check for well-supported arguments on both sides. 
D) Check for links to multiple sites. 
E) Check for typographical errors.

Question 10

What is the main purpose of a)a line chart,b)a bar chart,and c)a pie chart? Provide an example of an appropriate use of each type.

Accepted Answer

Examples of each type will vary. a.A lin

Question 11

List four guidelines to consider when constructing a line chart.
a.Use the vertical axis to represent values or quantities; use the horizontal axis to

Accepted Answer

represent time years,months,quarters,and

Question 12

Write the cover letter that accompanies a questionnaire as a persuasive message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Using the Internet for credible sources is the best way to save time when searching for scholarly sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A business report is an organized presentation of information that is used to make decisions and solve problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Identify the correct guideline for labeling or positioning charts or tables.

Accepted Answer

A) Caption charts at either the top or the bottom,and caption tables at the top. 
B) Caption charts and tables at either the top or the bottom. 
C) Avoid common abbreviations in tables or charts. 
D) Use one numbering system for charts,tables,and all visual aids. 
E) Identify each type of chart using a separate numbering system. 
A) Caption charts at either the top or the bottom,and caption tables at the top. 
B) Caption charts and tables at either the top or the bottom. 
C) Avoid common abbreviations in tables or charts. 
D) Use one numbering system for charts,tables,and all visual aids. 
E) Identify each type of chart using a separate numbering system.

Question 16

What are some characteristics of the cover letter that accompanies a questionnaire?

Accepted Answer

The letter starts with a short attention

Question 17

You should reinforce key points in your report by presenting the information in both tables and charts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Label all types of charts in your report as figures,and number them consecutively,separately from tables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What are two primary disadvantages of mail questionnaires?

Accepted Answer

A) The mailing costs are high,and the response rate is low. 
B) The response rate may be low,and the respondents may not be representative of the population. 
C) The mailing costs are high,and the validity may decrease because of the survey's anonymity. 
D) Completing the questionnaire may be inconvenient,and respondents may not be representative of the population. 
E) An interviewer is usually present to bias the responses,and respondents may not be totally honest. 
A) The mailing costs are high,and the response rate is low. 
B) The response rate may be low,and the respondents may not be representative of the population. 
C) The mailing costs are high,and the validity may decrease because of the survey's anonymity. 
D) Completing the questionnaire may be inconvenient,and respondents may not be representative of the population. 
E) An interviewer is usually present to bias the responses,and respondents may not be totally honest.

You should discuss the overall findings)in your report before discussing cross-tabulation data and pointing out questions raised by the data.

The point of surveying people is to collect primary data.

What is wrong with creating three-dimensional graphics?

Managers need information to make good business decisions.

Give some three examples of visual aids and show how they improve comprehension.

When you simplify a table for your report,you should do all of the following except

To simplify a table,you might group together negative responses such as "strongly disagree" and "disagree" or positive responses such as "strongly agree" and "agree."

You may get more valid responses when you interview people face-to-face.

What is one way you can determine the authority of an Internet resource?

What is the main purpose of a)a line chart,b)a bar chart,and c)a pie chart? Provide an example of an appropriate use of each type.

List four guidelines to consider when constructing a line chart. a.Use the vertical axis to represent values or quantities; use the horizontal axis to

Write the cover letter that accompanies a questionnaire as a persuasive message.

Using the Internet for credible sources is the best way to save time when searching for scholarly sources.

A business report is an organized presentation of information that is used to make decisions and solve problems.

Identify the correct guideline for labeling or positioning charts or tables.

What are some characteristics of the cover letter that accompanies a questionnaire?

You should reinforce key points in your report by presenting the information in both tables and charts.

Label all types of charts in your report as figures,and number them consecutively,separately from tables.

What are two primary disadvantages of mail questionnaires?

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

You should discuss the overall findings)in your report before discussing cross-tabulation data and pointing out questions raised by the data.

The point of surveying people is to collect primary data.

What is wrong with creating three-dimensional graphics?

Managers need information to make good business decisions.

Give some three examples of visual aids and show how they improve comprehension.

When you simplify a table for your report,you should do all of the following except

To simplify a table,you might group together negative responses such as "strongly disagree" and "disagree" or positive responses such as "strongly agree" and "agree."

You may get more valid responses when you interview people face-to-face.

What is one way you can determine the authority of an Internet resource?

What is the main purpose of a)a line chart,b)a bar chart,and c)a pie chart? Provide an example of an appropriate use of each type.

List four guidelines to consider when constructing a line chart. a.Use the vertical axis to represent values or quantities; use the horizontal axis to

Write the cover letter that accompanies a questionnaire as a persuasive message.

Using the Internet for credible sources is the best way to save time when searching for scholarly sources.

A business report is an organized presentation of information that is used to make decisions and solve problems.

Identify the correct guideline for labeling or positioning charts or tables.

What are some characteristics of the cover letter that accompanies a questionnaire?

You should reinforce key points in your report by presenting the information in both tables and charts.

Label all types of charts in your report as figures,and number them consecutively,separately from tables.

What are two primary disadvantages of mail questionnaires?

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