Deck 36: The Research Report

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT usually a part of a research report?

A) Funding sources
B) Abstract: short summary of the study
C) Executive summary: similar to abstract but concentrates more on findings
D) Literature review: secondary research that was conducted to help design this study.
E) Research questions, hypotheses, and null hypotheses

Answer 1

Funding sources

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT usually a part of a research report?

A) Conclusions: decisions the researcher has made about what is important or new in the research
B) Future research: other studies that might evolve from the current research.
C) Bibliography: the list of all reference materials that are germane to this research.
D) Appendix
E) History of the research firm

Answer 2

History of the research firm

Question 3

Which of the following is TRUE of academic research reports?

A) In an academic report, the findings are the most extensive part of the report.
B) The literature review will be much more extensive, because it includes all other research conducted on this or similar topics
C) The method does need not be explained in detail.
D) None of the above are true of academic reports

Answer 3

The literature review will be much more extensive, because it includes all other research conducted on this or similar topics

Question 4

Which of the following is TRUE of business research reports?

A) Stress in these reports is on the findings and the resulting recommendations
B) The method is explained in great detail
C) The reader of a business report will concentrate on the executive summary and the recommendations.
D) None of the above are true of business reports

Question 5

The goal of the research report is a narrative account that describes the study and its results, draws theoretical insights and some practical applications.

Question 6

In an academic report, the findings may not be the most extensive part of the report.

Question 7

Academic research reports stress the findings and the resulting recommendations.

Question 8

Differentiate between academic and business reports.

Question 9

How are research reports organized? List all the sections of an academic report. How does this differ from the sections included in a business research report?