Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A table is an orderly arrangement of dat

Question 2

When analyzing data, first look at each piece alone, then look at each in combination with other data, and finally synthesize all your findings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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.

Question 4

What term applies to categories of question alternatives that cover all possible responses?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothetical 
B)  overlapping 
C)  mutually exclusive 
D)  paired 
E)  exhaustive 
A)  hypothetical 
B)  overlapping 
C)  mutually exclusive 
D)  paired 
E)  exhaustive

Question 5

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 6

A business report is defined as an orderly, subjective presentation of information for decision-making purposes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Well-designed charts and graphs can

Accepted Answer

A)  detract from important information in a report. 
B)  emphasize certain data. 
C)  give a sense of audience awareness. 
D)  contain details. 
A)  detract from important information in a report. 
B)  emphasize certain data. 
C)  give a sense of audience awareness. 
D)  contain details.

Question 8

List five published examples of secondary data.

Accepted Answer

Students may include the follo

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

When analyzing data, first look at each piece alone, then look at each in combination with other data, and finally synthesize all your findings.

What are two primary disadvantages of mail questionnaires?

What term applies to categories of question alternatives that cover all possible responses?

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.

A business report is defined as an orderly, subjective presentation of information for decision-making purposes.

Well-designed charts and graphs can

List five published examples of secondary data.

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

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

When analyzing data, first look at each piece alone, then look at each in combination with other data, and finally synthesize all your findings.

What are two primary disadvantages of mail questionnaires?

What term applies to categories of question alternatives that cover all possible responses?

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.

A business report is defined as an orderly, subjective presentation of information for decision-making purposes.

Well-designed charts and graphs can

List five published examples of secondary data.

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