Question 1

Which statement about primary and secondary data collection is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is important to start your data collection by designing primary data-collection instruments. 
B)  Most reports do not include secondary data. 
C)  Studying secondary data can provide the researcher with sources for additional information. 
D)  After collecting primary data, you will discover ways of collecting secondary research. 
E)  Rediscovering existing information is preferable to spending time collecting secondary data. 
A)  It is important to start your data collection by designing primary data-collection instruments. 
B)  Most reports do not include secondary data. 
C)  Studying secondary data can provide the researcher with sources for additional information. 
D)  After collecting primary data, you will discover ways of collecting secondary research. 
E)  Rediscovering existing information is preferable to spending time collecting secondary data.

Question 2

When you synthesize data, you look at how the tables and charts explain or deviate from the trends you are interpreting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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)  use three-dimensional bars to highlight important information. 
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)  use three-dimensional bars to highlight important information. 
D)  arrange bars in a logical order. 
E)  display the actual value represented by each bar if space permits.

Question 4

Mail questionnaires are most effective when sent to a target audience with similar interests and backgrounds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is wrong with creating three-dimensional graphics?

Accepted Answer

These types of graphics are difficult to

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Tables, charts, photographs, or other gr

Question 7

All of the following are reasons to use visual aids in business reports except:

Accepted Answer

A)  to convert raw data into meaningful facts. 
B)  to help readers comprehend the information. 
C)  to enhance reader interest. 
D)  to show readers the meaning of the data. 
E)  to provide the reader with insight. 
A)  to convert raw data into meaningful facts. 
B)  to help readers comprehend the information. 
C)  to enhance reader interest. 
D)  to show readers the meaning of the data. 
E)  to provide the reader with insight.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The two major types of data you will use are secondary and primary data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Abbreviations and symbols are acceptable for use in tables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

To avoid the possibility of biasing responses to your questionnaire, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  include an "other" category as the first alternative. 
B)  omit "other" from the listing of alternatives in most questions. 
C)  use broad categories for all alternatives. 
D)  recruit a homogeneous population of the sample. 
E)  arrange alternatives alphabetically or in another logical order. 
A)  include an "other" category as the first alternative. 
B)  omit "other" from the listing of alternatives in most questions. 
C)  use broad categories for all alternatives. 
D)  recruit a homogeneous population of the sample. 
E)  arrange alternatives alphabetically or in another logical order.

Question 14

List two advantages and two disadvantages of questionnaires.

Accepted Answer

Advantages. The researcher can economica

Question 15

List the five categories with which a writer may evaluate credible sources.

Accepted Answer

Students may include the follo

Question 16

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 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following do you not have to consider when evaluating the quality of Internet resources?

Accepted Answer

A)  the date the content was written or revised 
B)  sources for factual information on a page 
C)  the sponsorship of the website 
D)  the name, address, and telephone number for verification 
E)  the number of links to related newsgroups and listservs 
A)  the date the content was written or revised 
B)  sources for factual information on a page 
C)  the sponsorship of the website 
D)  the name, address, and telephone number for verification 
E)  the number of links to related newsgroups and listservs

Question 19

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 20

When you conduct a questionnaire, you survey people by telephone, email, mail, or interviews.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which statement about primary and secondary data collection is correct?

When you synthesize data, you look at how the tables and charts explain or deviate from the trends you are interpreting.

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

Mail questionnaires are most effective when sent to a target audience with similar interests and backgrounds.

What is wrong with creating three-dimensional graphics?

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

All of the following are reasons to use visual aids in business reports except:

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

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

The two major types of data you will use are secondary and primary data.

Abbreviations and symbols are acceptable for use in tables.

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

To avoid the possibility of biasing responses to your questionnaire, you should

List two advantages and two disadvantages of questionnaires.

List the five categories with which a writer may evaluate credible sources.

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

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

Which of the following do you not have to consider when evaluating the quality of Internet resources?

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

When you conduct a questionnaire, you survey people by telephone, email, mail, or interviews.

Understanding Business Communication

Team and Intercultural Communication

Interpersonal Communication Skills

The Writing Process

Improving Your Writing Style

Neutral and Positive Messages

Persuasive Messages

Bad-News Messages

Planning the Report and Managing Data

Oral Presentations

Employment Communication

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Exam 10: Writing the Report

Which statement about primary and secondary data collection is correct?

When you synthesize data, you look at how the tables and charts explain or deviate from the trends you are interpreting.

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

Mail questionnaires are most effective when sent to a target audience with similar interests and backgrounds.

What is wrong with creating three-dimensional graphics?

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

All of the following are reasons to use visual aids in business reports except:

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

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

The two major types of data you will use are secondary and primary data.

Abbreviations and symbols are acceptable for use in tables.

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

To avoid the possibility of biasing responses to your questionnaire, you should

List two advantages and two disadvantages of questionnaires.

List the five categories with which a writer may evaluate credible sources.

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

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

Which of the following do you not have to consider when evaluating the quality of Internet resources?

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

When you conduct a questionnaire, you survey people by telephone, email, mail, or interviews.

Understanding Business Communication

Team and Intercultural Communication

Interpersonal Communication Skills

The Writing Process

Improving Your Writing Style

Neutral and Positive Messages

Persuasive Messages

Bad-News Messages

Planning the Report and Managing Data

Oral Presentations

Employment Communication

Filters