Question 1

If you find you can't prove the claim you set out to, you should modify your data until they support the conclusion you feel is the right one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When your report has lots of information, you should group it into three to seven categories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The section in a report that provides the careful reader with additional information that isn't crucial to your proof is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The section in a report that provides...

Question 4

A strong report problem is wide in scope.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is an advantage of using closed rather than open questions in a survey?

Accepted Answer

A) They allow researchers to probe the complexities of a subject. 
B) They are easier for researchers to score. 
C) They allow subjects to give any possible answer. 
D) They can ask for subjective information. 
A) They allow researchers to probe the complexities of a subject. 
B) They are easier for researchers to score. 
C) They allow subjects to give any possible answer. 
D) They can ask for subjective information.

Question 6

Which of the following describes the WORST way to approach data analysis?

Accepted Answer

A) Include and accept data analysis that was performed by other, reputable sources. 
B) Search for at least three possible causes for each phenomenon you observe. 
C) Try to identify patterns. 
D) Make sure you don't confuse causation with correlation. 
A) Include and accept data analysis that was performed by other, reputable sources. 
B) Search for at least three possible causes for each phenomenon you observe. 
C) Try to identify patterns. 
D) Make sure you don't confuse causation with correlation.

Question 7

A report that is aimed at a neutral reader and that is meant to identify and discuss a problem, its causes, and the advantages or disadvantages of its possible solutions should use the __________ organizational pattern.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A report that is aimed at a...

Question 8

How can you decide whether a Web site is good enough to use for a research project?

Accepted Answer

Answers should discuss the following:
-A

Question 9

"Primary research" takes its name from the fact that it must be completed before secondary research on the topic can be started.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In a _____ sample, each person in the population theoretically has an equal chance of being chosen.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a _____ sample, each person in...

Question 11

How you define a problem shapes the solutions you find.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A report that focuses on comparing alternatives or comparing the criteria used to choose among alternatives should use the _____________ organizational pattern.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A report that focuses on comparing alternatives...

Question 13

When you write a report for a class project, plan to complete at least one-quarter of your research before you write the proposal to solve your problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

List and explain three guidelines for helping you choose an organizational arrangement that will be useful for your reader.

Accepted Answer

Answers include the following:
-Process

Question 15

You are writing a report that focuses on the current challenges in each department in your organization.Which of the following would be the most appropriate organizational pattern for your report?

Accepted Answer

A) Comparison/Contrast 
B) Elimination of Alternatives 
C) Functional 
D) Chronological 
A) Comparison/Contrast 
B) Elimination of Alternatives 
C) Functional 
D) Chronological

Question 16

When should you begin analyzing your data?

Accepted Answer

A) While you collect it 
B) After you have finished collecting it, but before you start drafting the report 
C) After you have finished collecting and have started drafting your report 
D) After you have a complete draft of your report 
A) While you collect it 
B) After you have finished collecting it, but before you start drafting the report 
C) After you have finished collecting and have started drafting your report 
D) After you have a complete draft of your report

Question 17

Answers to survey and interviews can be relied upon to always closely represent actual behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Respondents and subjects are synonymous terms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When two phenomena are correlated, one has definitely caused the other to occur.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a good reason to use a quotation?

Accepted Answer

A) The source's expression is particularly vivid. 
B) The source is repeating common, proverbial sayings. 
C) The source depends on specialized terminology. 
D) The source offers an argument that you want to contest. 
A) The source's expression is particularly vivid. 
B) The source is repeating common, proverbial sayings. 
C) The source depends on specialized terminology. 
D) The source offers an argument that you want to contest.

If you find you can't prove the claim you set out to, you should modify your data until they support the conclusion you feel is the right one.

When your report has lots of information, you should group it into three to seven categories.

The section in a report that provides the careful reader with additional information that isn't crucial to your proof is called the ________.

A strong report problem is wide in scope.

Which of the following is an advantage of using closed rather than open questions in a survey?

Which of the following describes the WORST way to approach data analysis?

A report that is aimed at a neutral reader and that is meant to identify and discuss a problem, its causes, and the advantages or disadvantages of its possible solutions should use the __________ organizational pattern.

How can you decide whether a Web site is good enough to use for a research project?

"Primary research" takes its name from the fact that it must be completed before secondary research on the topic can be started.

In a _____ sample, each person in the population theoretically has an equal chance of being chosen.

How you define a problem shapes the solutions you find.

A report that focuses on comparing alternatives or comparing the criteria used to choose among alternatives should use the _____________ organizational pattern.

When you write a report for a class project, plan to complete at least one-quarter of your research before you write the proposal to solve your problem.

List and explain three guidelines for helping you choose an organizational arrangement that will be useful for your reader.

You are writing a report that focuses on the current challenges in each department in your organization.Which of the following would be the most appropriate organizational pattern for your report?

When should you begin analyzing your data?

Answers to survey and interviews can be relied upon to always closely represent actual behaviour.

Respondents and subjects are synonymous terms.

When two phenomena are correlated, one has definitely caused the other to occur.

Which of the following is NOT a good reason to use a quotation?

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Exam 10: Planning, Researching, and Documenting Reports

If you find you can't prove the claim you set out to, you should modify your data until they support the conclusion you feel is the right one.

When your report has lots of information, you should group it into three to seven categories.

The section in a report that provides the careful reader with additional information that isn't crucial to your proof is called the ________.

A strong report problem is wide in scope.

Which of the following is an advantage of using closed rather than open questions in a survey?

Which of the following describes the WORST way to approach data analysis?

A report that is aimed at a neutral reader and that is meant to identify and discuss a problem, its causes, and the advantages or disadvantages of its possible solutions should use the __________ organizational pattern.

How can you decide whether a Web site is good enough to use for a research project?

"Primary research" takes its name from the fact that it must be completed before secondary research on the topic can be started.

In a _____ sample, each person in the population theoretically has an equal chance of being chosen.

How you define a problem shapes the solutions you find.

A report that focuses on comparing alternatives or comparing the criteria used to choose among alternatives should use the _____________ organizational pattern.

When you write a report for a class project, plan to complete at least one-quarter of your research before you write the proposal to solve your problem.

List and explain three guidelines for helping you choose an organizational arrangement that will be useful for your reader.

You are writing a report that focuses on the current challenges in each department in your organization.Which of the following would be the most appropriate organizational pattern for your report?

When should you begin analyzing your data?

Answers to survey and interviews can be relied upon to always closely represent actual behaviour.

Respondents and subjects are synonymous terms.

When two phenomena are correlated, one has definitely caused the other to occur.

Which of the following is NOT a good reason to use a quotation?

Communicating in a Changing Business World

Adapting to Audiences

Planning, Composing, and Revising

Designing Documents, Slides, and Screens

Communicating Across Cultures

Working and Writing in Teams

Routine Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Writing Proposals and Reports

Making Oral Presentations

Employment Communications

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