Question 1

The purpose of pilot-testing your questionnaire on a small sample is to

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A)  verify that response choices are homogeneous. 
B)  include sensitive questions where needed. 
C)  indicate the reason for asking each question. 
D)  be sure that all questions function as intended. 
E)  learn what motivates respondents to participate. 
A)  verify that response choices are homogeneous. 
B)  include sensitive questions where needed. 
C)  indicate the reason for asking each question. 
D)  be sure that all questions function as intended. 
E)  learn what motivates respondents to participate.

Question 2

Well-designed charts and graphs can

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A)  look good in a report. 
B)  emphasize certain data. 
C)  give a sense of audience awareness. 
D)  contain details. 
A)  look good in a report. 
B)  emphasize certain data. 
C)  give a sense of audience awareness. 
D)  contain details.

Question 3

Which of the following statements about information on the Internet is not accurate?

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A)  Web-based sources are dynamic and therefore credible. 
B)  No central group is responsible for checking the accuracy of posted information. 
C)  Users need to scrutinize Web-based data more carefully than published, peer-reviewed data. 
D)  Anyone can put nearly any type of information on a website. 
E)  The quality of information on the Internet can vary widely. 
A)  Web-based sources are dynamic and therefore credible. 
B)  No central group is responsible for checking the accuracy of posted information. 
C)  Users need to scrutinize Web-based data more carefully than published, peer-reviewed data. 
D)  Anyone can put nearly any type of information on a website. 
E)  The quality of information on the Internet can vary widely.

Question 4

Why should you evaluate secondary data? What things should you look for when evaluating secondary data?

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Because secondary data was collected for

Question 5

When considering the quality of a Web-based information source,you should:

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A)  steer clear of commercial pages operated with a profit motive in mind. 
B)  check newsgroups for background about the pages you have consulted. 
C)  avoid using sites that include material protected by copyright. 
D)  use pages that have abundant hyperlinks to outside sources protected by copyright. 
E)  check for phone numbers or addresses to verify the legitimacy of the site sponsor. 
A)  steer clear of commercial pages operated with a profit motive in mind. 
B)  check newsgroups for background about the pages you have consulted. 
C)  avoid using sites that include material protected by copyright. 
D)  use pages that have abundant hyperlinks to outside sources protected by copyright. 
E)  check for phone numbers or addresses to verify the legitimacy of the site sponsor.

Question 6

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Label all types of charts in your report as figures,and number them consecutively,separately from tables.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Readers should be more concerned about the quality of information in a scholarly journal than about the quality of information on a recently updated website.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Pilot-test your questionnaire on a broad cross-section of people,and make any needed improvements as you continue the survey.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is the main purpose of (a)a line chart,(b)a bar chart,and (c)a pie chart? Provide an example of an appropriate use of each type.

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Examples of each type will vary.
a.A <b>

Question 12

List two advantages and two disadvantages of questionnaires.

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Advantages.The researcher can eco

Question 13

You should evaluate the objectivity of Internet resources because:

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A)  not all site sponsors have the same motivation in presenting information. 
B)  content that is current should have appropriate citations with hyperlinks. 
C)  all statistical data should be clearly labeled and in a form that is easy to read. 
D)  you need to know whether the material is copyrighted or can be copied into your document. 
E)  you don't want grammatical, spelling, or typographical errors. 
A)  not all site sponsors have the same motivation in presenting information. 
B)  content that is current should have appropriate citations with hyperlinks. 
C)  all statistical data should be clearly labeled and in a form that is easy to read. 
D)  you need to know whether the material is copyrighted or can be copied into your document. 
E)  you don't want grammatical, spelling, or typographical errors.

Question 14

You may get more valid responses when you interview people face-to-face.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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 16

What term applies to categories of question alternatives that are independent of each other?

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

Question 17

List at least four content guidelines to follow when writing a questionnaire.

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Students are to list four of the followi

Question 18

Using the Internet for credible sources is the best way to save time when searching for scholarly sources.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Your readers should be able to understand each table without having to read the corresponding section of the report.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Reviewing secondary data can provide sources for additional information,suggest methods of primary research,or give clues for questionnaire items.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The purpose of pilot-testing your questionnaire on a small sample is to

Well-designed charts and graphs can

Which of the following statements about information on the Internet is not accurate?

Why should you evaluate secondary data? What things should you look for when evaluating secondary data?

When considering the quality of a Web-based information source,you should:

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

Label all types of charts in your report as figures,and number them consecutively,separately from tables.

Readers should be more concerned about the quality of information in a scholarly journal than about the quality of information on a recently updated website.

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

Pilot-test your questionnaire on a broad cross-section of people,and make any needed improvements as you continue the survey.

What is the main purpose of (a)a line chart,(b)a bar chart,and (c)a pie chart? Provide an example of an appropriate use of each type.

List two advantages and two disadvantages of questionnaires.

You should evaluate the objectivity of Internet resources because:

You may get more valid responses when you interview people face-to-face.

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 term applies to categories of question alternatives that are independent of each other?

List at least four content guidelines to follow when writing a questionnaire.

Using the Internet for credible sources is the best way to save time when searching for scholarly sources.

Your readers should be able to understand each table without having to read the corresponding section of the report.

Reviewing secondary data can provide sources for additional information,suggest methods of primary research,or give clues for questionnaire items.

Understanding Business Communication

Intercultural and Team Communication

Interpersonal Communication Skills

The Writing Process

Revising Your Writing

Neutral and Positive Messages

Persuasive Messages

Bad-News Messages

Writing the Report

Oral Presentation

Employment Communication

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Exam 9: Planning the Report and Managing Data

The purpose of pilot-testing your questionnaire on a small sample is to

Well-designed charts and graphs can

Which of the following statements about information on the Internet is not accurate?

Why should you evaluate secondary data? What things should you look for when evaluating secondary data?

When considering the quality of a Web-based information source,you should:

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

Label all types of charts in your report as figures,and number them consecutively,separately from tables.

Readers should be more concerned about the quality of information in a scholarly journal than about the quality of information on a recently updated website.

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

Pilot-test your questionnaire on a broad cross-section of people,and make any needed improvements as you continue the survey.

What is the main purpose of (a)a line chart,(b)a bar chart,and (c)a pie chart? Provide an example of an appropriate use of each type.

List two advantages and two disadvantages of questionnaires.

You should evaluate the objectivity of Internet resources because:

You may get more valid responses when you interview people face-to-face.

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 term applies to categories of question alternatives that are independent of each other?

List at least four content guidelines to follow when writing a questionnaire.

Using the Internet for credible sources is the best way to save time when searching for scholarly sources.

Your readers should be able to understand each table without having to read the corresponding section of the report.

Reviewing secondary data can provide sources for additional information,suggest methods of primary research,or give clues for questionnaire items.

Understanding Business Communication

Intercultural and Team Communication

Interpersonal Communication Skills

The Writing Process

Revising Your Writing

Neutral and Positive Messages

Persuasive Messages

Bad-News Messages

Writing the Report

Oral Presentation

Employment Communication

Filters