Question 1

Details in a presentation make a big difference.Which of the following is true about jargon and clutter in a presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Using jargon is a not a danger in delivery of a research presentation where your audience has knowledge of the techniques of research or statistical analysis. 
B)  Clutter in a speech includes repetition of fillers such as "ah," "um," "you know," "like," "basically," or "exactly" and reduces speaker credibility. 
C)  Jargon, contrary to popular belief, does not add clumsy language and is not ultimately confusing all but the insiders to the "code." 
D)  Jargon is language specific only to research and is considered meaningless and generally unintelligible to people outside of the researcher group. 
A)  Using jargon is a not a danger in delivery of a research presentation where your audience has knowledge of the techniques of research or statistical analysis. 
B)  Clutter in a speech includes repetition of fillers such as "ah," "um," "you know," "like," "basically," or "exactly" and reduces speaker credibility. 
C)  Jargon, contrary to popular belief, does not add clumsy language and is not ultimately confusing all but the insiders to the "code." 
D)  Jargon is language specific only to research and is considered meaningless and generally unintelligible to people outside of the researcher group. B

Question 2

Scripting has several key features,including

Accepted Answer

A)  full sentences in the notes section of PowerPoint. 
B)  reworking your material, removing filler words from sentences, and leaving only key words. 
C)  memorizing the one key idea for each slide for practice. 
D)  practice for the presentation without notes using only the slide's keywords. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  full sentences in the notes section of PowerPoint. 
B)  reworking your material, removing filler words from sentences, and leaving only key words. 
C)  memorizing the one key idea for each slide for practice. 
D)  practice for the presentation without notes using only the slide's keywords. 
E)  all of the above E

Question 3

A short presentation to a small group where statistics constitute much of the content is called a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  deposition 
B)  interview 
C)  briefing 
D)  announcement 
E)  speech 
A)  deposition 
B)  interview 
C)  briefing 
D)  announcement 
E)  speech C

Question 4

What is the 10-20-30 rule?

Accepted Answer

A)  30% of the audience will grasp 20% of your statistics if you speak longer than 10 minutes. 
B)  Use no more than 10 slides, no more than 20 minutes, and never use text on a slide smaller than 30 points. 
C)  Font size = oldest age /20 
D)  The ratio of proofs should be 10 ethos to 20 pathos to 30 logos 
E)  A revision of the visual principle of one-thirds. 
A)  30% of the audience will grasp 20% of your statistics if you speak longer than 10 minutes. 
B)  Use no more than 10 slides, no more than 20 minutes, and never use text on a slide smaller than 30 points. 
C)  Font size = oldest age /20 
D)  The ratio of proofs should be 10 ethos to 20 pathos to 30 logos 
E)  A revision of the visual principle of one-thirds.

Question 5

Which characteristic of a web-based presentation is not essential?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use of a Web presentation platform 
B)  A presenter who remotely controls the delivery of visual aids to the audience's computer while speaking to the audience via computer or a controlled-access phone line. 
C)  Audience rapport affecting the logos of the presentation and the shorter period needed for planning. 
D)  Audience access to type in questions throughout the presentation and the ability of the presenter to respond to questions. 
E)  An invited audience who participates via the Web from their office or a Web-equipped room. 
A)  Use of a Web presentation platform 
B)  A presenter who remotely controls the delivery of visual aids to the audience's computer while speaking to the audience via computer or a controlled-access phone line. 
C)  Audience rapport affecting the logos of the presentation and the shorter period needed for planning. 
D)  Audience access to type in questions throughout the presentation and the ability of the presenter to respond to questions. 
E)  An invited audience who participates via the Web from their office or a Web-equipped room.

Question 6

Logos provides explicit support for a position and ...

Accepted Answer

A)  this translates into supporting evidence that reveal the researchers' findings. 
B)  should not be the only source of support although it is the core of most research presentations. 
C)  uses a variation of the syllogism where one or more minor premises are left unstated, but where the audience provides the missing premises to reach the conclusion. 
D)  is not the strongest of the three appeals. 
E)  All of the above 
A)  this translates into supporting evidence that reveal the researchers' findings. 
B)  should not be the only source of support although it is the core of most research presentations. 
C)  uses a variation of the syllogism where one or more minor premises are left unstated, but where the audience provides the missing premises to reach the conclusion. 
D)  is not the strongest of the three appeals. 
E)  All of the above

Question 7

A tendency presenters should avoid during a presentation is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  turn against the audience to read from a slide 
B)  maintain good eye contact 
C)  vary the volume and rate of speech 
D)  distribute a handout when ready to refer to it 
E)  all of the above 
A)  turn against the audience to read from a slide 
B)  maintain good eye contact 
C)  vary the volume and rate of speech 
D)  distribute a handout when ready to refer to it 
E)  all of the above

Question 8

Regarding ethos,Aristotle states:

Accepted Answer

A)  without prior experience, presenters must borrow ethos by linking their methodology and procedures to credible sources with experience. 
B)  that three things move us to belief apart from any proof: good sense, goodwill, and good moral character. 
C)  the projection of credibility via emotional appeal is called ethos. 
D)  the logical argument provides explicit support for ethos. 
A)  without prior experience, presenters must borrow ethos by linking their methodology and procedures to credible sources with experience. 
B)  that three things move us to belief apart from any proof: good sense, goodwill, and good moral character. 
C)  the projection of credibility via emotional appeal is called ethos. 
D)  the logical argument provides explicit support for ethos.

Question 9

Describe the most important ways by which you can understand your audience in the planning phase of creating your presentation.

Accepted Answer

- Who are they? Demographics and psychog

Question 10

When Barack Obama stated in his inaugural address "We must pick ourselves up,dust ourselves off,and begin again the work of remaking America," he was using a rhetorical device called:

Accepted Answer

A)  the rule of three 
B)  introduction-body-conclusion 
C)  a proven screenwriting technique 
D)  the three-point speech 
E)  using stories to tell the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events. 
A)  the rule of three 
B)  introduction-body-conclusion 
C)  a proven screenwriting technique 
D)  the three-point speech 
E)  using stories to tell the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events.

Question 11

Describe four of the seven supporting materials for presentations listed in the chapter.

Accepted Answer

- Facts: verifiable data about situation

Question 12

Facts (supporting material)are defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  verifiable data about situations that exist or events that are known to have occurred 
B)  a critical incident selected to prove an overarching claim 
C)  a single instance used to clarify a complex concept 
D)  a comparison between two different things to highlight a point of similarity 
A)  verifiable data about situations that exist or events that are known to have occurred 
B)  a critical incident selected to prove an overarching claim 
C)  a single instance used to clarify a complex concept 
D)  a comparison between two different things to highlight a point of similarity

Question 13

What is the Motivated Sequence form of presentational organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Uses time sequence for a framework [e.g., by when each research activity (focus group, survey, experiment) occurred]. 
B)  The sequence of ideas, which, by following the normal processes of human thinking, motivates an audience to respond to the speaker's purpose. 
C)  First part describes the cause of a problem, the second describes its effect, and the third presents a solution. 
D)  Material is organized from the least important information to the most important. 
E)  Benefits, disadvantages, how benefits are superior are discussed. 
A)  Uses time sequence for a framework [e.g., by when each research activity (focus group, survey, experiment) occurred]. 
B)  The sequence of ideas, which, by following the normal processes of human thinking, motivates an audience to respond to the speaker's purpose. 
C)  First part describes the cause of a problem, the second describes its effect, and the third presents a solution. 
D)  Material is organized from the least important information to the most important. 
E)  Benefits, disadvantages, how benefits are superior are discussed.

Question 14

Which term below refers to a conversational-style of oral presentation that relies on minimal notes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Briefing 
B)  Extemporaneous presentation 
C)  Formal presentation 
D)  Interview 
E)  Discussion 
A)  Briefing 
B)  Extemporaneous presentation 
C)  Formal presentation 
D)  Interview 
E)  Discussion

Question 15

"Who will I be addressing?" and "Why should my listeners really care about the information I present?" are two questions that are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Key for developing the logos of your presentation. 
B)  Essential for audience analysis 
C)  Primary considerations for delivering web presentations 
D)  Desirable for recall at the beginning of the presentation (recency effect) 
E)  Ways of adapting to auditory learners 
A)  Key for developing the logos of your presentation. 
B)  Essential for audience analysis 
C)  Primary considerations for delivering web presentations 
D)  Desirable for recall at the beginning of the presentation (recency effect) 
E)  Ways of adapting to auditory learners

Question 16

Stories are a strong form of supporting material.Which are steps to a good story?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use the principle of "tweets"-140 characters or less-to keep your sentences dramatic and punchy. 
B)  Use the story as a mechanism to show passion and excitement about your topic. 
C)  Use audience analysis to match the story to your audience and topic. 
D)  Keep humorous stories short to capture the punch line quickly. 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Use the principle of "tweets"-140 characters or less-to keep your sentences dramatic and punchy. 
B)  Use the story as a mechanism to show passion and excitement about your topic. 
C)  Use audience analysis to match the story to your audience and topic. 
D)  Keep humorous stories short to capture the punch line quickly. 
E)  All of the above

Question 17

The design principle of white space means that the presenter should:

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce ideas to their most simplistic to "stick" in the mind of the audience. 
B)  conceptualize the visual support materials on paper before composing the digital versions. 
C)  leave empty, uncluttered space surrounding important key visuals and text. 
D)  use the photographers tool (the rule of thirds), compose visuals with real or imaginary cross-hairs that divide the visual field. 
A)  reduce ideas to their most simplistic to "stick" in the mind of the audience. 
B)  conceptualize the visual support materials on paper before composing the digital versions. 
C)  leave empty, uncluttered space surrounding important key visuals and text. 
D)  use the photographers tool (the rule of thirds), compose visuals with real or imaginary cross-hairs that divide the visual field.

Question 18

Four admonitions essential for research presentations -and presentations in general-include:

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid keeping your hands at your sides, being animated and lively, leaning forward, and slow speaking rates. 
B)  use statistics, testimony, expert opinion, narration. 
C)  be conscious of eye contact, gestures, body orientation, and paralanguage. 
D)  develop your logical proof around facts, examples, specific instances, and pathos. 
A)  avoid keeping your hands at your sides, being animated and lively, leaning forward, and slow speaking rates. 
B)  use statistics, testimony, expert opinion, narration. 
C)  be conscious of eye contact, gestures, body orientation, and paralanguage. 
D)  develop your logical proof around facts, examples, specific instances, and pathos.

Question 19

Provide some advice for an inexperienced speaker who is preparing to make an oral presentation.

Accepted Answer

The speaker should maintain good eye con

Question 20

Which psychological principle influences visualization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Audience inability to process large amounts of information at one time should reduce the complexity of your support. 
B)  It is not critical for your presentation to convey what is new or a change with a separate slide or handout. 
C)  Use unknown visualization techniques. 
D)  Your audience will not automatically group items together, even if you give them such groupings. 
A)  Audience inability to process large amounts of information at one time should reduce the complexity of your support. 
B)  It is not critical for your presentation to convey what is new or a change with a separate slide or handout. 
C)  Use unknown visualization techniques. 
D)  Your audience will not automatically group items together, even if you give them such groupings.

Exam 21: Presenting Insights and Findings: Oral Presentations

Details in a presentation make a big difference.Which of the following is true about jargon and clutter in a presentation?

Scripting has several key features,including

A short presentation to a small group where statistics constitute much of the content is called a ____.

What is the 10-20-30 rule?

Which characteristic of a web-based presentation is not essential?

Logos provides explicit support for a position and ...

A tendency presenters should avoid during a presentation is to ____.

Regarding ethos,Aristotle states:

Describe the most important ways by which you can understand your audience in the planning phase of creating your presentation.

When Barack Obama stated in his inaugural address "We must pick ourselves up,dust ourselves off,and begin again the work of remaking America," he was using a rhetorical device called:

Describe four of the seven supporting materials for presentations listed in the chapter.

Facts (supporting material)are defined as:

What is the Motivated Sequence form of presentational organization?

Which term below refers to a conversational-style of oral presentation that relies on minimal notes?

"Who will I be addressing?" and "Why should my listeners really care about the information I present?" are two questions that are:

Stories are a strong form of supporting material.Which are steps to a good story?

The design principle of white space means that the presenter should:

Four admonitions essential for research presentations -and presentations in general-include:

Provide some advice for an inexperienced speaker who is preparing to make an oral presentation.

Which psychological principle influences visualization?

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Ethics in Business Research

Thinking Like a Researcher

The Research Process: an Overview

Clarifying the Research Question Through Secondary Data and Exploration

Research Design: An Overview

Qualitative Research

Observation Studies

Experiments

Surveys

Measurement

Measurement Scales

Questionnaires and Instruments

Sampling

Data Preparation and Description

Exploring, Displaying, and Examining Data

Hypothesis Testing

Measures of Association

Multivariate Analysis: An Overview

Presenting Insights and Findings: Written Reports

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