Question 1

One guideline for technical writing was titled "Be Graceful in Ignorance." What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  keep it short and simple 
B)  eliminate paragraphs, sentences, and words that are not necessary to complete a thought that helps build a case for the project 
C)  avoid topics for which the report cannot shed any light and spell out any limitations or shortcomings of the study 
D)  use a lot of headings and subheadings 
E)  remember that readers have varying abilities to understand technical information 
A)  keep it short and simple 
B)  eliminate paragraphs, sentences, and words that are not necessary to complete a thought that helps build a case for the project 
C)  avoid topics for which the report cannot shed any light and spell out any limitations or shortcomings of the study 
D)  use a lot of headings and subheadings 
E)  remember that readers have varying abilities to understand technical information C

Question 2

Recommendations and conclusions are where the findings addressing research questions and hypotheses are presented.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

All of the following are true regarding technical writing EXCEPT _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  shorter words work better than longer words 
B)  shorter sentences work better than longer ones 
C)  summarize information in tables and charts when possible 
D)  use few prepositions 
E)  use tables and charts sparingly 
A)  shorter words work better than longer words 
B)  shorter sentences work better than longer ones 
C)  summarize information in tables and charts when possible 
D)  use few prepositions 
E)  use tables and charts sparingly E

Question 4

What section of the written research report begins by summarizing the results in everyday language?

Accepted Answer

A)  introduction 
B)  research methods 
C)  results 
D)  recommendations and conclusions 
E)  appendices 
A)  introduction 
B)  research methods 
C)  results 
D)  recommendations and conclusions 
E)  appendices

Question 5

The best presentations are delivered without humor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

All of the following are sections of a research proposal EXCEPT _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  background information 
B)  problem statement and research questions 
C)  qualifications of the researcher and research firm 
D)  final report outline 
E)  results 
A)  background information 
B)  problem statement and research questions 
C)  qualifications of the researcher and research firm 
D)  final report outline 
E)  results

Question 7

Which section of the research proposal describes the research design to be used, the variables that must be measured, the data collection approach, data sources, how data will be collected, and the statistical techniques that will be used to analyze the data?

Accepted Answer

A)  background information 
B)  problem statement and research questions 
C)  research strategy and methods 
D)  final report outline 
E)  qualifications 
A)  background information 
B)  problem statement and research questions 
C)  research strategy and methods 
D)  final report outline 
E)  qualifications

Question 8

Which of the following is FALSE regarding presentation format?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are many useful approaches for delivering a business research presentation. 
B)  Strictly oral presentations are fine as long as your audience is sophisticated. 
C)  Reading the report almost never makes a positive impact and gives the appearance of a lack of familiarity with the project. 
D)  Presenters may use slides and other visual aids. 
E)  Visual aids are helpful for both the presenter and the audience. 
A)  There are many useful approaches for delivering a business research presentation. 
B)  Strictly oral presentations are fine as long as your audience is sophisticated. 
C)  Reading the report almost never makes a positive impact and gives the appearance of a lack of familiarity with the project. 
D)  Presenters may use slides and other visual aids. 
E)  Visual aids are helpful for both the presenter and the audience.

Question 9

The primary role of the researcher is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  place the decision maker in the best position to make an informed decision 
B)  impress the decision maker 
C)  impress the decision maker's superior 
D)  use the most complex method of analysis to address the research questions and/or hypotheses 
E)  take as long as possible to conduct the research to indicate dedication to the decision maker 
A)  place the decision maker in the best position to make an informed decision 
B)  impress the decision maker 
C)  impress the decision maker's superior 
D)  use the most complex method of analysis to address the research questions and/or hypotheses 
E)  take as long as possible to conduct the research to indicate dedication to the decision maker

Question 10

How long should an executive summary to an applied business research report be?

Accepted Answer

A)  100-150 words 
B)  500 words 
C)  half a page 
D)  1-2 pages 
E)  3 pages 
A)  100-150 words 
B)  500 words 
C)  half a page 
D)  1-2 pages 
E)  3 pages

Question 11

Create a mock executive summary for a research report. Why is the executive summary so important?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Create a mock executive summary for a...

Question 12

Where should the location of all exhibits, tables, and figures be listed in a written research report?

Accepted Answer

A)  title page 
B)  table of contents 
C)  introduction 
D)  executive summary 
E)  results 
A)  title page 
B)  table of contents 
C)  introduction 
D)  executive summary 
E)  results

Question 13

The findings addressing the research questions and hypotheses are placed in which section of a written research report?

Accepted Answer

A)  research methods 
B)  results 
C)  recommendations and conclusions 
D)  discussion 
E)  introduction 
A)  research methods 
B)  results 
C)  recommendations and conclusions 
D)  discussion 
E)  introduction

Question 14

A basic research report is the same as an applied business report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Presentations should not be limited to reading only. .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which is NOT a communication mechanism used by business researchers?

Accepted Answer

A)  research proposal 
B)  statistics 
C)  written research report 
D)  oral presentation 
E)  all of these choices are communication mechanisms used by business researchers 
A)  research proposal 
B)  statistics 
C)  written research report 
D)  oral presentation 
E)  all of these choices are communication mechanisms used by business researchers

Question 17

Research proposals are instrumental in helping to have effective communication between the researcher and decision maker. .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

List and briefly describe the elements of a research proposal.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List and briefly describe the elements of...

Question 19

What is included in the executive summary of an applied business research report?

Accepted Answer

A)  a statement of the purpose and key research questions 
B)  a brief description of the research design and related details 
C)  a summary of statistical results of testing research questions and/or hypotheses 
D)  a written interpretation of the findings framed as answers to the research questions 
E)  all of these choices 
A)  a statement of the purpose and key research questions 
B)  a brief description of the research design and related details 
C)  a summary of statistical results of testing research questions and/or hypotheses 
D)  a written interpretation of the findings framed as answers to the research questions 
E)  all of these choices

Question 20

What is one way to overcome presentation anxiety?

Accepted Answer

A)  don't make mistakes 
B)  take advantage of opportunities to do public speaking 
C)  use simple backgrounds that produce high contrasts so your audience won't look at you so much 
D)  write out your presentation completely and stick to reading what you have written down 
E)  do not invite audience participation so you won't get "off track" on your presentation 
A)  don't make mistakes 
B)  take advantage of opportunities to do public speaking 
C)  use simple backgrounds that produce high contrasts so your audience won't look at you so much 
D)  write out your presentation completely and stick to reading what you have written down 
E)  do not invite audience participation so you won't get "off track" on your presentation

One guideline for technical writing was titled "Be Graceful in Ignorance." What does this mean?

Recommendations and conclusions are where the findings addressing research questions and hypotheses are presented.

All of the following are true regarding technical writing EXCEPT _____.

What section of the written research report begins by summarizing the results in everyday language?

The best presentations are delivered without humor.

All of the following are sections of a research proposal EXCEPT _____.

Which section of the research proposal describes the research design to be used, the variables that must be measured, the data collection approach, data sources, how data will be collected, and the statistical techniques that will be used to analyze the data?

Which of the following is FALSE regarding presentation format?

The primary role of the researcher is to _____.

How long should an executive summary to an applied business research report be?

Create a mock executive summary for a research report. Why is the executive summary so important?

Where should the location of all exhibits, tables, and figures be listed in a written research report?

The findings addressing the research questions and hypotheses are placed in which section of a written research report?

A basic research report is the same as an applied business report.

Presentations should not be limited to reading only. .

Which is NOT a communication mechanism used by business researchers?

Research proposals are instrumental in helping to have effective communication between the researcher and decision maker. .

List and briefly describe the elements of a research proposal.

What is included in the executive summary of an applied business research report?

What is one way to overcome presentation anxiety?

Business Research for the Twenty-First Century

Overview of the Research Process

Ethics in Business Research

Defining the Research Problem and Reviewing the Literature

The Nature and Sources of Secondary Business Data

Conceptualization and Research Design

Sampling Approaches and Considerations

Methods of Collecting Primary Data

Measurement and Scaling

Questionnaire Design

Basic Data Analysis for Qualitative Research

Basic Data Analysis for Quantitative Research

Testing Hypotheses in Quantitative Research

Examining Relationships Using Correlation and Regression

Other Multivariate Techiques

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Exam 16: Reporting and Presenting Research

One guideline for technical writing was titled "Be Graceful in Ignorance." What does this mean?

Recommendations and conclusions are where the findings addressing research questions and hypotheses are presented.

All of the following are true regarding technical writing EXCEPT _____.

What section of the written research report begins by summarizing the results in everyday language?

The best presentations are delivered without humor.

All of the following are sections of a research proposal EXCEPT _____.

Which section of the research proposal describes the research design to be used, the variables that must be measured, the data collection approach, data sources, how data will be collected, and the statistical techniques that will be used to analyze the data?

Which of the following is FALSE regarding presentation format?

The primary role of the researcher is to _____.

How long should an executive summary to an applied business research report be?

Create a mock executive summary for a research report. Why is the executive summary so important?

Where should the location of all exhibits, tables, and figures be listed in a written research report?

The findings addressing the research questions and hypotheses are placed in which section of a written research report?

A basic research report is the same as an applied business report.

Presentations should not be limited to reading only. .

Which is NOT a communication mechanism used by business researchers?

Research proposals are instrumental in helping to have effective communication between the researcher and decision maker. .

List and briefly describe the elements of a research proposal.

What is included in the executive summary of an applied business research report?

What is one way to overcome presentation anxiety?

Business Research for the Twenty-First Century

Overview of the Research Process

Ethics in Business Research

Defining the Research Problem and Reviewing the Literature

The Nature and Sources of Secondary Business Data

Conceptualization and Research Design

Sampling Approaches and Considerations

Methods of Collecting Primary Data

Measurement and Scaling

Questionnaire Design

Basic Data Analysis for Qualitative Research

Basic Data Analysis for Quantitative Research

Testing Hypotheses in Quantitative Research

Examining Relationships Using Correlation and Regression

Other Multivariate Techiques

Filters