Question 1

Distinguish between formal and informal reports.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. A formal report is ca

Question 2

One advantage of primary research is that it avoids needless duplication of costly research efforts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In the context of analyzing research data, the mean, median, and mode:

Accepted Answer

A) assist a researcher in understanding the distribution of scores in a study. 
B) are descriptions of the average value of the distribution of scores in a study. 
C)  determine a possible relationship between answers to two different items. 
D)  are located websites that contain the word or words specified in a search. 
A) assist a researcher in understanding the distribution of scores in a study. 
B) are descriptions of the average value of the distribution of scores in a study. 
C)  determine a possible relationship between answers to two different items. 
D)  are located websites that contain the word or words specified in a search.

Question 4

_____ are a source of primary data.

Accepted Answer

A) Journal articles 
B) Normative surveys 
C)  Online government documents 
D)  Movie reviews 
A) Journal articles 
B) Normative surveys 
C)  Online government documents 
D)  Movie reviews

Question 5

Brian works for Magnira Labs and is conducting research on a certain topic. For the research, he needs $50,000, but the private agency funding the research is willing to give only $30,000. In this scenario, the restraint on the budget is an example of a _____.

Accepted Answer

A) reservation 
B) delimitation 
C)  limitation 
D)  citation 
A) reservation 
B) delimitation 
C)  limitation 
D)  citation

Question 6

Identify is a common error that hinders the accurate interpretation of data.

Accepted Answer

A) Attempting to compare when commonality is present 
B) Not hoping for spectacular results 
C)  Assuming a cause-effect relationship when one does not exist 
D)  Not trying to make results conform to a prediction or desire 
A) Attempting to compare when commonality is present 
B) Not hoping for spectacular results 
C)  Assuming a cause-effect relationship when one does not exist 
D)  Not trying to make results conform to a prediction or desire

Question 7

Statistical analysis is a simple task and does not require any training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

_____ is based on the principle that a sufficiently large number drawn at random from a population will be representative of the total population.

Accepted Answer

A) Secondary research 
B) Sampling 
C)  Referencing 
D)  Correlation analysis 
A) Secondary research 
B) Sampling 
C)  Referencing 
D)  Correlation analysis

Question 9

In our information-intensive society, proposal preparation is an insignificant activity for many firms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Discuss the characteristics of valid and reliable data.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Validity refers to th

Question 11

Explain the report process and the steps involved in it.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. The report process is

Question 12

Explain the benefits of conducting secondary research.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Secondary research pr

Question 13

An effective questionnaire uses:

Accepted Answer

A) items that ask for multiple answers to one idea. 
B) different typefaces, bold, underline, and italics to emphasize important ideas. 
C)  many skip-and-jump instructions. 
D)  numerous open-ended questions that require -style answers. 
A) items that ask for multiple answers to one idea. 
B) different typefaces, bold, underline, and italics to emphasize important ideas. 
C)  many skip-and-jump instructions. 
D)  numerous open-ended questions that require -style answers.

Question 14

In the context of referencing, which of the following is true of the use of footnotes?

Accepted Answer

A) A list of footnotes can be included in an endnotes page at the end of the document in the order they appeared. 
B) Footnotes are used in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association style of referencing. 
C)  The reader can conveniently refer to the source if the documentation is positioned before the text in the page. 
D)  Footnotes, which are usually placed at the end of a document, are referred to as bibliographies. 
A) A list of footnotes can be included in an endnotes page at the end of the document in the order they appeared. 
B) Footnotes are used in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association style of referencing. 
C)  The reader can conveniently refer to the source if the documentation is positioned before the text in the page. 
D)  Footnotes, which are usually placed at the end of a document, are referred to as bibliographies.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true of documenting sources of information?

Accepted Answer

A) Documentation does not aid future researchers pursuing similar material. 
B) Documentation is easy and consumes a minimal amount of time. 
C)  Documentation protects writers against plagiarism charges. 
D)  Documentation does not include citing the sources consulted for a report. 
A) Documentation does not aid future researchers pursuing similar material. 
B) Documentation is easy and consumes a minimal amount of time. 
C)  Documentation protects writers against plagiarism charges. 
D)  Documentation does not include citing the sources consulted for a report.

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true of personal interviews?

Accepted Answer

A) They are relatively inexpensive to administer. 
B) They yield quick results that can be updated electronically as responses are received. 
C)  They are not affected by the quality or consistency of the interviewer. 
D)  They are useful to obtain in-depth answers. 
A) They are relatively inexpensive to administer. 
B) They yield quick results that can be updated electronically as responses are received. 
C)  They are not affected by the quality or consistency of the interviewer. 
D)  They are useful to obtain in-depth answers.

Question 17

Newspapers are a good initial source for investigation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In the context of Internet search, Boolean operands:

Accepted Answer

A) are quotation marks inserted around topic words. 
B) serve to limit the identified sites. 
C)  provide access to the hidden Internet. 
D)  direct users to other related topics. 
A) are quotation marks inserted around topic words. 
B) serve to limit the identified sites. 
C)  provide access to the hidden Internet. 
D)  direct users to other related topics.

Question 19

Distinguish between primary and secondary research.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Secondary research pr

Question 20

Which of the following is a similarity between the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers?

Accepted Answer

A) Both styles position source notes at the bottom of a page. 
B) Both styles permit the use of footnotes and endnotes. 
C)  Both styles use the term references to refer to the list of the sources used in preparing a report. 
D)  Both styles permit the use of in-text citations only. 
A) Both styles position source notes at the bottom of a page. 
B) Both styles permit the use of footnotes and endnotes. 
C)  Both styles use the term references to refer to the list of the sources used in preparing a report. 
D)  Both styles permit the use of in-text citations only.

Distinguish between formal and informal reports.

One advantage of primary research is that it avoids needless duplication of costly research efforts.

In the context of analyzing research data, the mean, median, and mode:

_____ are a source of primary data.

Brian works for Magnira Labs and is conducting research on a certain topic. For the research, he needs $50,000, but the private agency funding the research is willing to give only $30,000. In this scenario, the restraint on the budget is an example of a _____.

Identify is a common error that hinders the accurate interpretation of data.

Statistical analysis is a simple task and does not require any training.

_____ is based on the principle that a sufficiently large number drawn at random from a population will be representative of the total population.

In our information-intensive society, proposal preparation is an insignificant activity for many firms.

Discuss the characteristics of valid and reliable data.

Explain the report process and the steps involved in it.

Explain the benefits of conducting secondary research.

An effective questionnaire uses:

In the context of referencing, which of the following is true of the use of footnotes?

Which of the following statements is true of documenting sources of information?

Which of the following statements is true of personal interviews?

Newspapers are a good initial source for investigation.

In the context of Internet search, Boolean operands:

Distinguish between primary and secondary research.

Which of the following is a similarity between the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers?

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

Distinguish between formal and informal reports.

One advantage of primary research is that it avoids needless duplication of costly research efforts.

In the context of analyzing research data, the mean, median, and mode:

_____ are a source of primary data.

Brian works for Magnira Labs and is conducting research on a certain topic. For the research, he needs $50,000, but the private agency funding the research is willing to give only $30,000. In this scenario, the restraint on the budget is an example of a _____.

Identify is a common error that hinders the accurate interpretation of data.

Statistical analysis is a simple task and does not require any training.

_____ is based on the principle that a sufficiently large number drawn at random from a population will be representative of the total population.

In our information-intensive society, proposal preparation is an insignificant activity for many firms.

Discuss the characteristics of valid and reliable data.

Explain the report process and the steps involved in it.

Explain the benefits of conducting secondary research.

An effective questionnaire uses:

In the context of referencing, which of the following is true of the use of footnotes?

Which of the following statements is true of documenting sources of information?

Which of the following statements is true of personal interviews?

Newspapers are a good initial source for investigation.

In the context of Internet search, Boolean operands:

Distinguish between primary and secondary research.

Which of the following is a similarity between the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers?

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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