Question 1

The questionnaire has an advantage over other methods of collecting primary data because

Accepted Answer

A)  the anonymity of a questionnaire reduces the validity of some responses. 
B)  obtaining a representative sample over a large geographical area can be expensive. 
C)  the target audience has widely differing interests and education. 
D)  respondents note their answers at the most convenient time for researchers. 
E)  no interviewer is present to possibly bias the results.

Question 2

A line chart would be appropriate to show

Accepted Answer

A)  major fluctuations in population over the past 50 years. 
B)  the relative proportion of students choosing each major in the College of Business. 
C)  steps to complete a computer program. 
D)  geographic connections for a major airline. 
E)  individual sales amounts for two pizza chains.

Question 3

Several examples of good, credible sources are: Wikipedia, the Encyclopedia, Newsweek Magazine, People Magazine, and Time Magazine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Users should be especially careful to evaluate the information on ____ for accuracy, fairness, and coverage.

Accepted Answer

A)  government websites 
B)  advocacy websites and personal home pages 
C)  peer-reviewed journal pages 
D)  Boolean websites 
E)  educational institutions' websites

Question 5

When simplifying a table, you should strive to provide more specifics rather than risk reducing comprehensibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is cross-tabulation and what does it enable a researcher to do? Provide an example of cross-tabulation.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Which of the following statements about information on the Internet is not accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anyone can put anything on a website. 
B)  No central group is responsible for checking the accuracy of posted information. 
C)  Users need to scrutinize Web-based data more carefully than published, peer-reviewed data. 
D)  Web-based sources get more oversight, making them more credible.. 
E)  The quality of information on the Internet can vary widely.

Question 8

When you rely on primary data, you have more control over all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  accuracy. 
B)  completeness. 
C)  factoring. 
D)  relevance. 
E)  objectivity.

Question 9

What are the five main criteria for evaluating the quality of Internet resources? What are the basic concepts for each criterion?

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Nearly all reporting tasks use secondary data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The percent column in a table shows

Accepted Answer

A)  the percentage of each response, based on the total number of respondents who actually answered this question. 
B)  the percentage of each response, based on the total number of respondents, including those who left the question blank. 
C)  the cumulative percentage. 
D)  the number of respondents who checked each alternative. 
E)  the code used to identify each alternative.

Question 12

Label all types of charts in your report as figures, and number them consecutively, separately from tables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The Internet is the only source to find credible and current materials for research reports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

List four guidelines to consider when constructing a line chart.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

No questionnaire is complete without directions plus a name and return address.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following statements about reports is not correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  The report must provide the information that managers need to make sound decisions or solve problems. 
B)  The information contained in the report must be based on factual data. 
C)  Subjective statements such as conclusions and recommendations must be ethical. 
D)  The data must be presented objectively so decision makers can rely on the report when making decisions that affect the organization's well-being. 
E)  As long as all the information is included, a disorganized report will not prevent the reader from locating needed data.

Question 17

What is the main purpose of (a) a line chart, (b) a bar chart, and (c) a pie chart? Provide an example of an appropriate use of each type.

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the main purpose of (a)...

Question 18

Before you begin interpreting data, be sure the information is relevant, complete, and accurate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

If you create a table based on primary data, you should include a source note below it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The major drawback of a pie chart is its

Accepted Answer

A)  reliance on three-dimensional graphics to convey meaning. 
B)  inability to portray components of a whole. 
C)  difficulty in distinguishing more than about six categories. 
D)  tendancy to be overused. 
E)  lack of visual appeal.

Exam 10: Writing the Report

The questionnaire has an advantage over other methods of collecting primary data because

A line chart would be appropriate to show

Several examples of good, credible sources are: Wikipedia, the Encyclopedia, Newsweek Magazine, People Magazine, and Time Magazine.

Users should be especially careful to evaluate the information on ____ for accuracy, fairness, and coverage.

When simplifying a table, you should strive to provide more specifics rather than risk reducing comprehensibility.

What is cross-tabulation and what does it enable a researcher to do? Provide an example of cross-tabulation.

Which of the following statements about information on the Internet is not accurate?

When you rely on primary data, you have more control over all of the following except

What are the five main criteria for evaluating the quality of Internet resources? What are the basic concepts for each criterion?

Nearly all reporting tasks use secondary data.

The percent column in a table shows

Label all types of charts in your report as figures, and number them consecutively, separately from tables.

The Internet is the only source to find credible and current materials for research reports.

List four guidelines to consider when constructing a line chart.

No questionnaire is complete without directions plus a name and return address.

Which of the following statements about reports is not correct?

What is the main purpose of (a) a line chart, (b) a bar chart, and (c) a pie chart? Provide an example of an appropriate use of each type.

Before you begin interpreting data, be sure the information is relevant, complete, and accurate.

If you create a table based on primary data, you should include a source note below it.

The major drawback of a pie chart is its