Question 1

What term is used to refer to a concise summary of the major findings,conclusions,and recommendations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Authorization letter 
B)  Letter of transmittal 
C)  Introduction 
D)  Executive summary 
E)  Abstract 
A)  Authorization letter 
B)  Letter of transmittal 
C)  Introduction 
D)  Executive summary 
E)  Abstract D

Question 2

How many pages are typically needed to adequately report the required components of an executive summary?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 page 
B)  2 pages 
C)  3 pages 
D)  10 pages 
E)  It depends on the report 
A)  1 page 
B)  2 pages 
C)  3 pages 
D)  10 pages 
E)  It depends on the report B

Question 3

Which of the following techniques is useful for offsetting text that is difficult to read?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use of headings 
B)  Use of ample white space 
C)  Use of visual aids 
D)  Use of well-known vocabulary terms 
E)  Use italics 
A)  Use of headings 
B)  Use of ample white space 
C)  Use of visual aids 
D)  Use of well-known vocabulary terms 
E)  Use italics C

Question 4

When writing for an audience of researchers,which type of report should be used?

Accepted Answer

A)  Informal 
B)  Technical 
C)  Management 
D)  Informational 
E)  Interim 
A)  Informal 
B)  Technical 
C)  Management 
D)  Informational 
E)  Interim

Question 5

Which of the following techniques is useful for organizing a report?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use of headings 
B)  Use of ample white space 
C)  Use of visual aids 
D)  Use of well-known vocabulary terms 
E)  Use of italics 
A)  Use of headings 
B)  Use of ample white space 
C)  Use of visual aids 
D)  Use of well-known vocabulary terms 
E)  Use of italics

Question 6

Which section of a research report is generally the longest?

Accepted Answer

A)  Introduction 
B)  Methodology 
C)  Findings 
D)  Conclusions 
E)  Appendix 
A)  Introduction 
B)  Methodology 
C)  Findings 
D)  Conclusions 
E)  Appendix

Question 7

Information such as the title of the report,information about the researcher or organization conducting the research,the name of the client and the date of release should appear on/in the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  title page 
B)  letter of transmittal 
C)  letter of authorization 
D)  executive summary 
E)  introduction 
A)  title page 
B)  letter of transmittal 
C)  letter of authorization 
D)  executive summary 
E)  introduction

Question 8

Which format for presenting statistics is best for enhancing comprehension and providing adequate information?

Accepted Answer

A)  Text presentation 
B)  Semitabular form 
C)  Tables 
D)  Graphics 
E)  Comparisons 
A)  Text presentation 
B)  Semitabular form 
C)  Tables 
D)  Graphics 
E)  Comparisons

Question 9

Which of the following types of reports does not require a letter of transmittal?

Accepted Answer

A)  External report 
B)  Internal report 
C)  Technical report 
D)  Management report 
E)  Informational report 
A)  External report 
B)  Internal report 
C)  Technical report 
D)  Management report 
E)  Informational report

Question 10

A list of tables,list of graphs,list of appendices,and list of exhibits are found in which part of the business research report?

Accepted Answer

A)  Table of contents 
B)  Letter of transmittal 
C)  Letter of authorization 
D)  Executive summary 
E)  Introduction 
A)  Table of contents 
B)  Letter of transmittal 
C)  Letter of authorization 
D)  Executive summary 
E)  Introduction

Question 11

All of the following are contained in a research report except _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  findings 
B)  analysis of findings 
C)  interpretations 
D)  conclusions 
E)  all of the above are part of a research report 
A)  findings 
B)  analysis of findings 
C)  interpretations 
D)  conclusions 
E)  all of the above are part of a research report

Question 12

Which method for presenting statistics is most common when there are only a few statistics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Text presentation 
B)  Semitabular form 
C)  Tables 
D)  Graphics 
E)  Bullet listing 
A)  Text presentation 
B)  Semitabular form 
C)  Tables 
D)  Graphics 
E)  Bullet listing

Question 13

The most extensive discussion of the methodology used in the study will appear in a _____ report.

Accepted Answer

A)  memo 
B)  letter 
C)  short technical 
D)  long management 
E)  long technical 
A)  memo 
B)  letter 
C)  short technical 
D)  long management 
E)  long technical

Question 14

Which type of report contains all possible report modules?

Accepted Answer

A)  Short memo 
B)  Short letter 
C)  Long technical 
D)  Short technical 
E)  Long management 
A)  Short memo 
B)  Short letter 
C)  Long technical 
D)  Short technical 
E)  Long management

Question 15

Jacob is writing a report on a study of how store traffic changes based on the weather among senior citizens in Florida.Which title below is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A)  An investigation into the effects of weather on store traffic among senior citizens in Florida 
B)  Store traffic and weather effects 
C)  Driving patterns among seniors in Florida 
D)  The weather effect 
E)  State-based investigation of weather and store traffic 
A)  An investigation into the effects of weather on store traffic among senior citizens in Florida 
B)  Store traffic and weather effects 
C)  Driving patterns among seniors in Florida 
D)  The weather effect 
E)  State-based investigation of weather and store traffic

Question 16

John must submit a progress report to his client every six weeks throughout the research project.What type of report should John use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Formal 
B)  Technical 
C)  Short 
D)  Management 
E)  Long 
A)  Formal 
B)  Technical 
C)  Short 
D)  Management 
E)  Long

Question 17

According to a recent poll on the Prevention magazine website,most people (56%)reported that even though they are overweight,their doctor never discusses the role of weight in leading a healthy life.Only 14% indicated that it was not an issue because they are already in good shape. The statistical results of the Prevention magazine poll are presented using _____ to present the statistics.

Accepted Answer

A)  text presentation 
B)  semitabular form 
C)  tables 
D)  graphics 
E)  bullet listing 
A)  text presentation 
B)  semitabular form 
C)  tables 
D)  graphics 
E)  bullet listing

Question 18

Which section of a research report describes how data were handled and the statistical tests used?

Accepted Answer

A)  Methodology 
B)  Introduction 
C)  Findings 
D)  Limitations 
E)  Appendix 
A)  Methodology 
B)  Introduction 
C)  Findings 
D)  Limitations 
E)  Appendix

Question 19

Mary is developing an outline for a research report.She is using complete sentences to express the essential thoughts associated with each topic.What type of outline is Mary using?

Accepted Answer

A)  Topic outline 
B)  Bullet outline 
C)  Sentence outline 
D)  Paragraph outline 
E)  List outline 
A)  Topic outline 
B)  Bullet outline 
C)  Sentence outline 
D)  Paragraph outline 
E)  List outline

Question 20

A recent poll on the Prevention magazine website asked people whether their doctor discussed their weight and the effects of weight on their health. 56% reported that their doctor never discusses weight.
30% indicated that their doctor will discuss weight issues but only if they bring the topic up first.
14% reported that weight is not an issue for them.
The statistical results in the example are presented using _____ to present the statistics.

Accepted Answer

A)  text presentation 
B)  semitabular form 
C)  tables 
D)  graphics 
E)  allegory 
A)  text presentation 
B)  semitabular form 
C)  tables 
D)  graphics 
E)  allegory

What term is used to refer to a concise summary of the major findings,conclusions,and recommendations?

How many pages are typically needed to adequately report the required components of an executive summary?

Which of the following techniques is useful for offsetting text that is difficult to read?

When writing for an audience of researchers,which type of report should be used?

Which of the following techniques is useful for organizing a report?

Which section of a research report is generally the longest?

Information such as the title of the report,information about the researcher or organization conducting the research,the name of the client and the date of release should appear on/in the _____.

Which format for presenting statistics is best for enhancing comprehension and providing adequate information?

Which of the following types of reports does not require a letter of transmittal?

A list of tables,list of graphs,list of appendices,and list of exhibits are found in which part of the business research report?

All of the following are contained in a research report except _____.

Which method for presenting statistics is most common when there are only a few statistics?

The most extensive discussion of the methodology used in the study will appear in a _____ report.

Which type of report contains all possible report modules?

Jacob is writing a report on a study of how store traffic changes based on the weather among senior citizens in Florida.Which title below is most appropriate?

John must submit a progress report to his client every six weeks throughout the research project.What type of report should John use?

Which section of a research report describes how data were handled and the statistical tests used?

Mary is developing an outline for a research report.She is using complete sentences to express the essential thoughts associated with each topic.What type of outline is Mary using?

Research in Business

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: Oral Presentations

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Exam 20: Presenting Insights and Findings: Written Reports

What term is used to refer to a concise summary of the major findings,conclusions,and recommendations?

How many pages are typically needed to adequately report the required components of an executive summary?

Which of the following techniques is useful for offsetting text that is difficult to read?

When writing for an audience of researchers,which type of report should be used?

Which of the following techniques is useful for organizing a report?

Which section of a research report is generally the longest?

Information such as the title of the report,information about the researcher or organization conducting the research,the name of the client and the date of release should appear on/in the _____.

Which format for presenting statistics is best for enhancing comprehension and providing adequate information?

Which of the following types of reports does not require a letter of transmittal?

A list of tables,list of graphs,list of appendices,and list of exhibits are found in which part of the business research report?

All of the following are contained in a research report except _____.

Which method for presenting statistics is most common when there are only a few statistics?

The most extensive discussion of the methodology used in the study will appear in a _____ report.

Which type of report contains all possible report modules?

Jacob is writing a report on a study of how store traffic changes based on the weather among senior citizens in Florida.Which title below is most appropriate?

John must submit a progress report to his client every six weeks throughout the research project.What type of report should John use?

Which section of a research report describes how data were handled and the statistical tests used?

Mary is developing an outline for a research report.She is using complete sentences to express the essential thoughts associated with each topic.What type of outline is Mary using?

Research in Business

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: Oral Presentations

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