Exam 25: Communicating Research Results: Report Generation, Oral Presentation, and Follow-Up

In the research report, the suggestions for actions that should be taken appears in which section of the report?

All of the following are elements of tables EXCEPT _____.

The typical maximum of slices in a pie chart is _____ slices.

When a researcher uses pictures, tables, or charts to clarify complex points or emphasize a message in a research report, he or she is using:

The last thing that should be written in a research report is the _____.

A stratum chart shows the relationship of more than one dependent variable to the independent variable.

In writing a research report, the idea that "all parts needed for effective communication should be included, and no more than this" deals with which aspect of the report?

The arrangement of the parts of a research report needed to create a good report is known as the ______.

Recontacting decision makers and/or clients after they have had a chance to read over a research report in order to determine whether additional information or clarification is necessary is called a research _____.

List the seven major elements of a formal research report.

Which aspect of the research methodology section of the research report should include an explanation of whether the research was exploratory, descriptive, or causal?

All of the following are included in the research methodology section of a research report EXCEPT _____.

Which of the following highlights the most important findings of a research project and provides clients with an opportunity to ask questions?

The summary of the research report should be written before the report itself is written.

Graphics used in a research report do not need to be interpreted for the reader in the text of the report.

When a researcher contacts a client after the client has had a chance to review the research report, this is referred to as a(n) _____.

Relatively formal and very formal research reports include a letter of transmittal, which has the purpose of releasing or delivering the report to the recipient.

Discuss what is included in the body of a research report.

The oral presentation of a research report should be long and thorough.

The results section of a research report should include summary tables and charts.