Question 1

Differentiate between internal reports and external reports.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. An internal report, such as a production or sales report, travels within an organization. An external report, such as a company's annual report to stockholders, is prepared for distribution outside an organization.

Question 2

A research firm wants to conduct a research study to determine what the U.S. population thinks of imported clothing at a given point in time. Describe three primary research options that are available for this type of research. Which option would you recommend to the research firm? Why?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Primary research methods include the following:
a. Observational studies: These are studies in which the researcher observes and statistically analyzes certain phenomena to assist in establishing new principles or discoveries.
b. Experimental research: It typically involves the study of two or more samples that have exactly the same components before a variable is added to one of the samples.
c. Normative survey research: This is undertaken to determine the status of something at a specific time. Recommendation: As the research firm is trying to gauge opinions at a given point in time, normative survey research is recommended.

Question 3

Boundaries imposed on a research project outside the control of researchers are called _____.

Accepted Answer

A) delimitations 
B) citations 
C)  limitations 
D)  reservations 
A) delimitations 
B) citations 
C)  limitations 
D)  reservations C

Question 4

Which of the following studies best exemplifies a longitudinal study?

Accepted Answer

A) A study of post-recession unemployment rates 
B) A study of the effects of high sugar consumption on the health of children and adults 
C)  A study of the development of babies a month after birth and then again at age five 
D)  A study of soil erosion during the Asian monsoon season in 2015 
A) A study of post-recession unemployment rates 
B) A study of the effects of high sugar consumption on the health of children and adults 
C)  A study of the development of babies a month after birth and then again at age five 
D)  A study of soil erosion during the Asian monsoon season in 2015

Question 5

In the context of citations, explanatory notes are not used for commenting on a source.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Cheryl is conducting research on the effects of different advertising techniques. In a section of her report, she records all the steps she has taken to prepare the report. This section is an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) scope 
B) a citation 
C)  methodology 
D)  a bibliography 
A) scope 
B) a citation 
C)  methodology 
D)  a bibliography

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true of newspapers as a research material?

Accepted Answer

A) Newspapers are primary research materials. 
B) Newspapers give condensed coverage of timely topics. 
C)  Newspapers are written for specialized audiences. 
D)  Newspapers are more research oriented than journals. 
A) Newspapers are primary research materials. 
B) Newspapers give condensed coverage of timely topics. 
C)  Newspapers are written for specialized audiences. 
D)  Newspapers are more research oriented than journals.

Question 8

List seven common errors that seriously hinder the interpretation of data.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Some of the common er

Question 9

A convincing proposal:

Accepted Answer

A) will lead to call for bids. 
B) will lead to obtaining a contract. 
C)  will help develop an effective survey instrument. 
D)  will help decide the authoritative style manual to be followed. 
A) will lead to call for bids. 
B) will lead to obtaining a contract. 
C)  will help develop an effective survey instrument. 
D)  will help decide the authoritative style manual to be followed.

Question 10

Which of the following is a common error at the data-gathering stage?

Accepted Answer

A) Using both primary and secondary data 
B) Gathering too much information 
C)  Using the direct quotation method 
D)  Gathering data from a large sample size 
A) Using both primary and secondary data 
B) Gathering too much information 
C)  Using the direct quotation method 
D)  Gathering data from a large sample size

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true of the procedures section of a report?

Accepted Answer

A) It does not include the sources that were consulted. 
B) It adds credibility to the research process. 
C)  It eliminates the need for secondary research. 
D)  It lists the steps in alphabetical order. 
A) It does not include the sources that were consulted. 
B) It adds credibility to the research process. 
C)  It eliminates the need for secondary research. 
D)  It lists the steps in alphabetical order.

Question 12

Identify a characteristic of reports.

Accepted Answer

A) Reports typically travel upward in an organization. 
B) Reports are very subjective in nature. 
C)  Reports that follow an inductive organization answer the question first. 
D)  Reports are generally prepared for a wide audience. 
A) Reports typically travel upward in an organization. 
B) Reports are very subjective in nature. 
C)  Reports that follow an inductive organization answer the question first. 
D)  Reports are generally prepared for a wide audience.

Question 13

The managers at Fazer Technologies Inc. prepared a report on the profits earned and the losses incurred by the company over the last year and presented it to the stockholders of the company. In this scenario, Fazer Technologies Inc.'s report is an example of a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A) informal report 
B) vertical report 
C)  external report 
D)  lateral report 
A) informal report 
B) vertical report 
C)  external report 
D)  lateral report

Question 14

Which of the following is a difference between primary and secondary research?

Accepted Answer

A) Unlike primary research, secondary research can be gathered by means of traditional printed sources or by using electronic tools. 
B) Unlike secondary research, primary research provides information that has already been created by others. 
C)  Unlike secondary research, primary research helps researchers save time and effort by not duplicating research that has already been undertaken. 
D)  Unlike primary research, secondary research includes observation, experimentation, and normative surveys. 
A) Unlike primary research, secondary research can be gathered by means of traditional printed sources or by using electronic tools. 
B) Unlike secondary research, primary research provides information that has already been created by others. 
C)  Unlike secondary research, primary research helps researchers save time and effort by not duplicating research that has already been undertaken. 
D)  Unlike primary research, secondary research includes observation, experimentation, and normative surveys.

Question 15

In the context of note-taking, the _____ involves summarizing information in your own words without changing the author's intended meaning.

Accepted Answer

A) paraphrase method 
B) citation method 
C)  direct quotation method 
D)  statistical analysis method 
A) paraphrase method 
B) citation method 
C)  direct quotation method 
D)  statistical analysis method

Question 16

Which of the following measures helps to establish boundaries in which a report will be researched and prepared?

Accepted Answer

A) Limiting the use of technical words 
B) Using the what, why, when, where, and who questions 
C)  Listing the procedures in the methodology section 
D)  Selecting secondary research methods rather than primary research methods 
A) Limiting the use of technical words 
B) Using the what, why, when, where, and who questions 
C)  Listing the procedures in the methodology section 
D)  Selecting secondary research methods rather than primary research methods

Question 17

Many researchers prefer to state hypotheses in the null form because the null hypothesis:

Accepted Answer

A) reduces a problem to a workable size and also establishes some firm limits to the research. 
B) is easier to state than a regular hypothesis. 
C)  tends to remove the element of prejudice toward a certain answer. 
D)  states the relationship among the factors being studied. 
A) reduces a problem to a workable size and also establishes some firm limits to the research. 
B) is easier to state than a regular hypothesis. 
C)  tends to remove the element of prejudice toward a certain answer. 
D)  states the relationship among the factors being studied.

Question 18

In-text parenthetical citations direct the reader to a list of sources that is arranged alphabetically by the:

Accepted Answer

A) author's first name. 
B) author's last name. 
C)  name of the publisher. 
D)  place of publication. 
A) author's first name. 
B) author's last name. 
C)  name of the publisher. 
D)  place of publication.

Question 19

Using research samples that are too small is an error at the data-gathering stage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Technicorp Electronics, a chain of stores selling electronics in the northeast region of the United States, wants to determine whether it is paying its sales representatives a reasonable salary. The company has decided to survey the salaries of the sales representatives employed in electronics stores in the northeast region to determine how well it is paying its employees. Limit and define the scope of the report, and write a statement of purpose.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.
What: A study of the

Differentiate between internal reports and external reports.

A research firm wants to conduct a research study to determine what the U.S. population thinks of imported clothing at a given point in time. Describe three primary research options that are available for this type of research. Which option would you recommend to the research firm? Why?

Boundaries imposed on a research project outside the control of researchers are called _____.

Which of the following studies best exemplifies a longitudinal study?

In the context of citations, explanatory notes are not used for commenting on a source.

Cheryl is conducting research on the effects of different advertising techniques. In a section of her report, she records all the steps she has taken to prepare the report. This section is an example of _____.

Which of the following statements is true of newspapers as a research material?

List seven common errors that seriously hinder the interpretation of data.

A convincing proposal:

Which of the following is a common error at the data-gathering stage?

Which of the following statements is true of the procedures section of a report?

Identify a characteristic of reports.

The managers at Fazer Technologies Inc. prepared a report on the profits earned and the losses incurred by the company over the last year and presented it to the stockholders of the company. In this scenario, Fazer Technologies Inc.'s report is an example of a(n) _____.

Which of the following is a difference between primary and secondary research?

In the context of note-taking, the _____ involves summarizing information in your own words without changing the author's intended meaning.

Which of the following measures helps to establish boundaries in which a report will be researched and prepared?

Many researchers prefer to state hypotheses in the null form because the null hypothesis:

In-text parenthetical citations direct the reader to a list of sources that is arranged alphabetically by the:

Using research samples that are too small is an error at the data-gathering stage.

Establishing a Framework for Business

Focusing on Interpersonal and Group Communication

Planning and Decision Making

Preparing Written Messages

Communicating Electronically

Delivering Good- and Neutral-News Messages

Delivering Bad-News Messages

Delivering Persuasive Messages

Managing Data and Using Graphics

Organizing and Preparing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Business Presentations

Preparing Resumes and Application Messages

Interviewing for a Job and Preparing Employment Messages

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Exam 9: Understanding the Report Process and Research Methods

Differentiate between internal reports and external reports.

A research firm wants to conduct a research study to determine what the U.S. population thinks of imported clothing at a given point in time. Describe three primary research options that are available for this type of research. Which option would you recommend to the research firm? Why?

Boundaries imposed on a research project outside the control of researchers are called _____.

Which of the following studies best exemplifies a longitudinal study?

In the context of citations, explanatory notes are not used for commenting on a source.

Cheryl is conducting research on the effects of different advertising techniques. In a section of her report, she records all the steps she has taken to prepare the report. This section is an example of _____.

Which of the following statements is true of newspapers as a research material?

List seven common errors that seriously hinder the interpretation of data.

A convincing proposal:

Which of the following is a common error at the data-gathering stage?

Which of the following statements is true of the procedures section of a report?

Identify a characteristic of reports.

The managers at Fazer Technologies Inc. prepared a report on the profits earned and the losses incurred by the company over the last year and presented it to the stockholders of the company. In this scenario, Fazer Technologies Inc.'s report is an example of a(n) _____.

Which of the following is a difference between primary and secondary research?

In the context of note-taking, the _____ involves summarizing information in your own words without changing the author's intended meaning.

Which of the following measures helps to establish boundaries in which a report will be researched and prepared?

Many researchers prefer to state hypotheses in the null form because the null hypothesis:

In-text parenthetical citations direct the reader to a list of sources that is arranged alphabetically by the:

Using research samples that are too small is an error at the data-gathering stage.

Establishing a Framework for Business

Focusing on Interpersonal and Group Communication

Planning and Decision Making

Preparing Written Messages

Communicating Electronically

Delivering Good- and Neutral-News Messages

Delivering Bad-News Messages

Delivering Persuasive Messages

Managing Data and Using Graphics

Organizing and Preparing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Business Presentations

Preparing Resumes and Application Messages

Interviewing for a Job and Preparing Employment Messages

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