Question 1

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.

Question 2

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 3

You have gathered data from printed and online sources as well as from a survey. What should you do to organize the writing of your report?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduce quantitative data to a usable form through statistical techniques. 
B)  Question whether every piece of information available makes a real contribution to the outcome of the study. 
C)  Combine, summarize, and condense useful information so that the reader can understand it more easily. 
D)  Do all of the above. 
A)  Reduce quantitative data to a usable form through statistical techniques. 
B)  Question whether every piece of information available makes a real contribution to the outcome of the study. 
C)  Combine, summarize, and condense useful information so that the reader can understand it more easily. 
D)  Do all of the above.

Question 4

Which of the following represents the correct sequence of steps in the problem-solving process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Recognize and define the problem; collect and organize the data; select a method of solution; arrive at an answer. 
B)  Select a method of solution; recognize and define the problem; collect and organize the data; arrive at an answer. 
C)  Recognize and define the problem; select a method of solution; collect and organize the data; arrive at an answer. 
D)  Select a method of solution; collect and organize the data; recognize and define the problem; arrive at an answer. 
A)  Recognize and define the problem; collect and organize the data; select a method of solution; arrive at an answer. 
B)  Select a method of solution; recognize and define the problem; collect and organize the data; arrive at an answer. 
C)  Recognize and define the problem; select a method of solution; collect and organize the data; arrive at an answer. 
D)  Select a method of solution; collect and organize the data; recognize and define the problem; arrive at an answer.

Question 5

Electronic databases provide access to articles from newspapers, magazines, journals, and other types of publications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which research method would be best for determining whether employees in Acme Company's computer assembly produce more under Theory X or more under Theory Y management style?

Accepted Answer

A)  Historical 
B)  Survey 
C)  Observational 
D)  Experimental 
A)  Historical 
B)  Survey 
C)  Observational 
D)  Experimental

Question 7

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 8

The monthly financial statement that Sharecom Investments sends to its investors is an example of an analytical report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The development of an effective survey instrument, such as a questionnaire or interview guide, is critical to obtaining reliable and valid data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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 11

When explaining "limitations," the researcher is noting

Accepted Answer

A)  his or her own weaknesses and those of the team. 
B)  why there is not enough time to do a thorough job. 
C)  constraints which the researcher has chosen to place on the research. 
D)  normal constraints placed on the research which are beyond the control of the researcher. 
A)  his or her own weaknesses and those of the team. 
B)  why there is not enough time to do a thorough job. 
C)  constraints which the researcher has chosen to place on the research. 
D)  normal constraints placed on the research which are beyond the control of the researcher.

Question 12

A research firm wants to conduct research to determine what the U.S. population thinks of imported clothing. Describe three primary research options that are available for this type of research. Which option would you recommend that the research firm use? Why?

Accepted Answer

Primary research methods include the fol

Question 13

If you wanted to research the Internet for articles on outsourcing to India, which of the following key phrases would result in the narrowest search?

Accepted Answer

A)  Outsourcing 
B)  "Outsourcing" 
C)  Outsourcing to India 
D)  "Outsourcing to India" 
A)  Outsourcing 
B)  "Outsourcing" 
C)  Outsourcing to India 
D)  "Outsourcing to India"

Question 14

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 15

Recommendations should flow naturally from one's summary and conclusions and should not come as a surprise to the reader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A market researcher who uses primary research may use which of the following methods?

Accepted Answer

A)  Boolean logic, observational studies, the hidden Internet 
B)  Search engines, normative surveys, interviews 
C)  Random sampling, website "hits," observational studies 
D)  Observational studies, experimental research, normative survey research 
A)  Boolean logic, observational studies, the hidden Internet 
B)  Search engines, normative surveys, interviews 
C)  Random sampling, website "hits," observational studies 
D)  Observational studies, experimental research, normative survey research

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT an error in data gathering?

Accepted Answer

A)  Using samples that are too small 
B)  Administering the survey to a small group of the population before conducting the actual survey 
C)  Gathering too much information and then attempting to use all of it 
D)  All of the above are errors. 
A)  Using samples that are too small 
B)  Administering the survey to a small group of the population before conducting the actual survey 
C)  Gathering too much information and then attempting to use all of it 
D)  All of the above are errors.

Question 18

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 19

The conclusion of a report should include a summary of findings and suggested action based on research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

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

Which of the following statements about sampling is correct?

You have gathered data from printed and online sources as well as from a survey. What should you do to organize the writing of your report?

Which of the following represents the correct sequence of steps in the problem-solving process?

Electronic databases provide access to articles from newspapers, magazines, journals, and other types of publications.

Which research method would be best for determining whether employees in Acme Company's computer assembly produce more under Theory X or more under Theory Y management style?

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.

The monthly financial statement that Sharecom Investments sends to its investors is an example of an analytical report.

The development of an effective survey instrument, such as a questionnaire or interview guide, is critical to obtaining reliable and valid data.

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

When explaining "limitations," the researcher is noting

A research firm wants to conduct research to determine what the U.S. population thinks of imported clothing. Describe three primary research options that are available for this type of research. Which option would you recommend that the research firm use? Why?

If you wanted to research the Internet for articles on outsourcing to India, which of the following key phrases would result in the narrowest search?

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?

Recommendations should flow naturally from one's summary and conclusions and should not come as a surprise to the reader.

A market researcher who uses primary research may use which of the following methods?

Which of the following is NOT an error in data gathering?

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

The conclusion of a report should include a summary of findings and suggested action based on research.

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.

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

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Exam 9: Understanding the Report Process and Research Methods

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

Which of the following statements about sampling is correct?

You have gathered data from printed and online sources as well as from a survey. What should you do to organize the writing of your report?

Which of the following represents the correct sequence of steps in the problem-solving process?

Electronic databases provide access to articles from newspapers, magazines, journals, and other types of publications.

Which research method would be best for determining whether employees in Acme Company's computer assembly produce more under Theory X or more under Theory Y management style?

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.

The monthly financial statement that Sharecom Investments sends to its investors is an example of an analytical report.

The development of an effective survey instrument, such as a questionnaire or interview guide, is critical to obtaining reliable and valid data.

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

When explaining "limitations," the researcher is noting

A research firm wants to conduct research to determine what the U.S. population thinks of imported clothing. Describe three primary research options that are available for this type of research. Which option would you recommend that the research firm use? Why?

If you wanted to research the Internet for articles on outsourcing to India, which of the following key phrases would result in the narrowest search?

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?

Recommendations should flow naturally from one's summary and conclusions and should not come as a surprise to the reader.

A market researcher who uses primary research may use which of the following methods?

Which of the following is NOT an error in data gathering?

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

The conclusion of a report should include a summary of findings and suggested action based on research.

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.

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

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