Question 1

The statement of purpose is the goal of the study and includes the objectives the researcher hopes to accomplish.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Explain the difference between a finding,conclusion,and recommendation.What is the relationship between them?

Accepted Answer

A finding is a specific,measurable fact

Question 3

As a result of the changing demographics in your area,your company has decided to hire those previously declared "unemployable." Your task is to educate these people to do the job.Which of the following questions will help you MOST in solving the problem?

Accepted Answer

A) Has this education program been successful in other corporations? 
B) What type of skills do these new employees need to do their jobs? 
C) How do we know this program will work? 
D) Why will this program assist with our shortage of employees? 
A) Has this education program been successful in other corporations? 
B) What type of skills do these new employees need to do their jobs? 
C) How do we know this program will work? 
D) Why will this program assist with our shortage of employees?

Question 4

Which of the following is a source of primary data?

Accepted Answer

A) Journal articles 
B) Surveys 
C) Online government documents 
D) All of the above are sources of primary data. 
A) Journal articles 
B) Surveys 
C) Online government documents 
D) All of the above are sources of primary data.

Question 5

While cross-cultured market research is expensive,it is worthwhile before a product launch is attempted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements about sampling is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Sampling is based on the principle that a sufficiently large number drawn from a population will be representative, regardless of whether the selection was random. 
B) The survey results of a sample will be biased and therefore not reliable for formal research. 
C) Sampling is a survey technique that eliminates the need for questioning 100 percent of the population. 
D) All of the above are correct statements. 
A) Sampling is based on the principle that a sufficiently large number drawn from a population will be representative, regardless of whether the selection was random. 
B) The survey results of a sample will be biased and therefore not reliable for formal research. 
C) Sampling is a survey technique that eliminates the need for questioning 100 percent of the population. 
D) All of the above are correct statements.

Question 7

If your research calls for counting the number of people entering two grocery stores,recording certain physical characteristics,and comparing those two sets of data,you would be conducting ____ research.

Accepted Answer

A) observational 
B) normative 
C) experimental 
D) replication 
A) observational 
B) normative 
C) experimental 
D) replication

Question 8

The best definition for reliability is

Accepted Answer

A) a measure of the degree to which data measures what you intend for it to measure. 
B) a measure of the accuracy and repeatability of the data. 
C) a measure of the relationship between two variables. 
D) none of the above 
A) a measure of the degree to which data measures what you intend for it to measure. 
B) a measure of the accuracy and repeatability of the data. 
C) a measure of the relationship between two variables. 
D) none of the above

Question 9

Improvement of Poor Questionnaire
Meacham Industries is a small company that wants to improve communications between supervisors and employees.A questionnaire has been developed for distribution to employees on their attitudes towards communication with supervisors.The following questions are in draft form and need to be rewritten for clarity and easy tabulation.
1.Do you work in the office,maintenance,assembly line,or shipping? 
2.How long have you worked here?
3.Do you think most supervisors are approachable?
4.Do you feel that you can talk to your supervisor when needed?
5.Is your supervisor available to answer questions?
6.How do you prefer to communicate with your supervisor?
7.How does your supervisor usually communicate with you?
8.Does your supervisor give you feedback?
9.Does your supervisor give reprimands? How?
10.Do you think an employee suggestion box would be useful?
Required:
Rewrite the above questions for clarity and easy tabulation of results.

Accepted Answer

Revised questionnaire:
l. Check one of t

Question 10

A report that provides a written description of how an organization can meet the needs of another organization by providing products,services,or solutions to problems is what kind of report?

Accepted Answer

A) Functional 
B) Proposal 
C) Internal 
D) Periodic 
A) Functional 
B) Proposal 
C) Internal 
D) Periodic

Question 11

Explain the benefits of conducting secondary research.

Accepted Answer

Secondary research provides information

Question 12

Which of the following provides the best definition of a report?

Accepted Answer

A) An orderly, objective communication that flows downward within an organization for the purpose of presenting data for the customer. 
B) A formal, objective writing that meets the need for information needed by a wide audience. 
C) An orderly, objective message used to convey information within an organization or between organizations to assist in problem solving and decision making. 
D) A formal, organized message that conveys the opinions and intuitive feelings of the writer. 
A) An orderly, objective communication that flows downward within an organization for the purpose of presenting data for the customer. 
B) A formal, objective writing that meets the need for information needed by a wide audience. 
C) An orderly, objective message used to convey information within an organization or between organizations to assist in problem solving and decision making. 
D) A formal, organized message that conveys the opinions and intuitive feelings of the writer.

Question 13

XYZ,a potential supplier to NASA,would typically submit an RFP (request for a proposal)to NASA in order to obtain a contract with this government agency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is a common error that MOST hinders the accurate interpretation of data?

Accepted Answer

A) Interpretation of results from a large sampling 
B) Tabulation of a questionnaire with many items 
C) Assumption of a cause-effect relationship when one does not exist 
D) Application of statistical analysis 
A) Interpretation of results from a large sampling 
B) Tabulation of a questionnaire with many items 
C) Assumption of a cause-effect relationship when one does not exist 
D) Application of statistical analysis

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a weakness in data interpretation?

Accepted Answer

A) Inferring that results of one study are true for all groups. 
B) Assuming constancy of human behavior and attitudes. 
C) Trying to make results conform to a prediction. 
D) All are weaknesses. 
A) Inferring that results of one study are true for all groups. 
B) Assuming constancy of human behavior and attitudes. 
C) Trying to make results conform to a prediction. 
D) All are weaknesses.

Question 16

Which of the following objectives is FALSE concerning the conducting of secondary research?

Accepted Answer

A) It establishes a base for further research. 
B) It reveals areas of needed research. 
C) It often eliminates the need for primary research. 
D) It avoids needless duplication of research efforts. 
A) It establishes a base for further research. 
B) It reveals areas of needed research. 
C) It often eliminates the need for primary research. 
D) It avoids needless duplication of research efforts.

Question 17

Correlation analysis might be used to determine whether a relationship existed between how respondents answered one item and how they answered another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Brigit,head of a bank's internal auditing division,has prepared a report on current auditing procedures.The report which presents suggested solutions to the bank's auditing problems is what kind of a report?

Accepted Answer

A) Informational 
B) Analytical 
C) External 
D) Functional 
A) Informational 
B) Analytical 
C) External 
D) Functional

Question 19

Novartis CEO Daniel Vasella advises ignoring competitors' blogs as a source of information for business forecasting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A report on market comparisons of tuition at state universities should follow which of the following sequences of problem-solving steps?

Accepted Answer

A) Form the hypothesis, collect data, state the problem, identify the answer. 
B) Identify the probable answer, state the problem, organize data, select method of solution. 
C) Define the problem, select method of solution, collect and organize data, arrive at answer. 
D) Select method of solution, collect data, define the problem, present answer. 
A) Form the hypothesis, collect data, state the problem, identify the answer. 
B) Identify the probable answer, state the problem, organize data, select method of solution. 
C) Define the problem, select method of solution, collect and organize data, arrive at answer. 
D) Select method of solution, collect data, define the problem, present answer.

The statement of purpose is the goal of the study and includes the objectives the researcher hopes to accomplish.

Explain the difference between a finding,conclusion,and recommendation.What is the relationship between them?

As a result of the changing demographics in your area,your company has decided to hire those previously declared "unemployable." Your task is to educate these people to do the job.Which of the following questions will help you MOST in solving the problem?

Which of the following is a source of primary data?

While cross-cultured market research is expensive,it is worthwhile before a product launch is attempted.

Which of the following statements about sampling is correct?

If your research calls for counting the number of people entering two grocery stores,recording certain physical characteristics,and comparing those two sets of data,you would be conducting ____ research.

The best definition for reliability is

A report that provides a written description of how an organization can meet the needs of another organization by providing products,services,or solutions to problems is what kind of report?

Explain the benefits of conducting secondary research.

Which of the following provides the best definition of a report?

XYZ,a potential supplier to NASA,would typically submit an RFP (request for a proposal)to NASA in order to obtain a contract with this government agency.

Which of the following is a common error that MOST hinders the accurate interpretation of data?

Which of the following is NOT a weakness in data interpretation?

Which of the following objectives is FALSE concerning the conducting of secondary research?

Correlation analysis might be used to determine whether a relationship existed between how respondents answered one item and how they answered another.

Brigit,head of a bank's internal auditing division,has prepared a report on current auditing procedures.The report which presents suggested solutions to the bank's auditing problems is what kind of a report?

Novartis CEO Daniel Vasella advises ignoring competitors' blogs as a source of information for business forecasting.

A report on market comparisons of tuition at state universities should follow which of the following sequences of problem-solving steps?

Establishing a Framework for Business Communication

Focusing on Interpersonal and Group Communication

Planning Spoken and Written Messages

Preparing Spoken and 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 Résumés and Application Letters

Interviewing for a Job and Preparing Employment Messages

Document Format and Layout Guide

Referencing Styles

Language Review and Exercises

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Exam 9: Understanding the Report Process and Research Methods

The statement of purpose is the goal of the study and includes the objectives the researcher hopes to accomplish.

Explain the difference between a finding,conclusion,and recommendation.What is the relationship between them?

As a result of the changing demographics in your area,your company has decided to hire those previously declared "unemployable." Your task is to educate these people to do the job.Which of the following questions will help you MOST in solving the problem?

Which of the following is a source of primary data?

While cross-cultured market research is expensive,it is worthwhile before a product launch is attempted.

Which of the following statements about sampling is correct?

If your research calls for counting the number of people entering two grocery stores,recording certain physical characteristics,and comparing those two sets of data,you would be conducting ____ research.

The best definition for reliability is

A report that provides a written description of how an organization can meet the needs of another organization by providing products,services,or solutions to problems is what kind of report?

Explain the benefits of conducting secondary research.

Which of the following provides the best definition of a report?

XYZ,a potential supplier to NASA,would typically submit an RFP (request for a proposal)to NASA in order to obtain a contract with this government agency.

Which of the following is a common error that MOST hinders the accurate interpretation of data?

Which of the following is NOT a weakness in data interpretation?

Which of the following objectives is FALSE concerning the conducting of secondary research?

Correlation analysis might be used to determine whether a relationship existed between how respondents answered one item and how they answered another.

Brigit,head of a bank's internal auditing division,has prepared a report on current auditing procedures.The report which presents suggested solutions to the bank's auditing problems is what kind of a report?

Novartis CEO Daniel Vasella advises ignoring competitors' blogs as a source of information for business forecasting.

A report on market comparisons of tuition at state universities should follow which of the following sequences of problem-solving steps?

Establishing a Framework for Business Communication

Focusing on Interpersonal and Group Communication

Planning Spoken and Written Messages

Preparing Spoken and 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 Résumés and Application Letters

Interviewing for a Job and Preparing Employment Messages

Document Format and Layout Guide

Referencing Styles

Language Review and Exercises

Extension Course Posttest

Extension Course Pretest

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