Question 1

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of qualitative researchers?

Accepted Answer

A)  They primarily deal with numeric data. 
B)  They use research tools that primarily generate verbal data. 
C)  They are comparatively less interpretive than quantitative researchers. 
D)  They avoid using primary research methods. 
E)  They apply statistical tests to the data they generate. 
A)  They primarily deal with numeric data. 
B)  They use research tools that primarily generate verbal data. 
C)  They are comparatively less interpretive than quantitative researchers. 
D)  They avoid using primary research methods. 
E)  They apply statistical tests to the data they generate.

Question 2

Garrett conducts a study of a company that shows that employees who work more than eight hours a day are paid more than their co-workers. This leads Garrett to believe that working longer hours results in higher pay rates. However, re-analysis of the data from the study shows that the employees working longer hours have salaried jobs and are paid the same rate no matter how many hours they work. Their higher pay rate is a result of their increased responsibilities. Which of the following errors in interpretation is illustrated by Garrett's initial conclusion?

Accepted Answer

A)  drawing an illogical cause-effect conclusion 
B)  drawing a conclusion when the facts do not support one 
C)  interpreting a lack of evidence as proof to the contrary 
D)  coloring interpretations to make them appear interesting 
E)  trusting data from an unreliable source 
A)  drawing an illogical cause-effect conclusion 
B)  drawing a conclusion when the facts do not support one 
C)  interpreting a lack of evidence as proof to the contrary 
D)  coloring interpretations to make them appear interesting 
E)  trusting data from an unreliable source

Question 3

Explain the purpose of focus groups, and provide an example of situation in which a focus group would be a helpful way to gather information.

Accepted Answer

Focus groups bring together people in or

Question 4

Which of the following is an advantage of using Boolean logic?

Accepted Answer

A)  It helps to construct a hypothesis to test a very specific research question. 
B)  It ensures that the secondary data collected is accurate. 
C)  It ensures that the primary data collected is accurate. 
D)  It helps to get relevant Internet-based information. 
E)  It aids in conducting primary research. 
A)  It helps to construct a hypothesis to test a very specific research question. 
B)  It ensures that the secondary data collected is accurate. 
C)  It ensures that the primary data collected is accurate. 
D)  It helps to get relevant Internet-based information. 
E)  It aids in conducting primary research.

Question 5

Maintaining objectivity is an important part of achieving credibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The _____ in a business report is also called the research or report objective and is typically written in the form of a question.

Accepted Answer

A)  complimentary close 
B)  concluding statement 
C)  salutation 
D)  problem statement 
E)  purpose statement 
A)  complimentary close 
B)  concluding statement 
C)  salutation 
D)  problem statement 
E)  purpose statement

Question 7

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of an online library catalog?

Accepted Answer

A)  It enables you to search the material in several ways. 
B)  It provides only non-indexed content. 
C)  It is the best source for primary research. 
D)  It increases a blog's rating. 
E)  It generates only archaic information. 
A)  It enables you to search the material in several ways. 
B)  It provides only non-indexed content. 
C)  It is the best source for primary research. 
D)  It increases a blog's rating. 
E)  It generates only archaic information.

Question 8

The conventional outlining system typically uses _____ to show the lesser headings in a report.

Accepted Answer

A)  Roman numerals 
B)  decimals 
C)  Arabic numbers 
D)  Greek letters 
E)  irrational numbers 
A)  Roman numerals 
B)  decimals 
C)  Arabic numbers 
D)  Greek letters 
E)  irrational numbers

Question 9

Which of the following headings from a report violates parallelism of construction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Profits Are Rising 
B)  Employees Are Adapting 
C)  The System Is Working 
D)  Budgets Are Falling 
E)  Forecast for Next Year 
A)  Profits Are Rising 
B)  Employees Are Adapting 
C)  The System Is Working 
D)  Budgets Are Falling 
E)  Forecast for Next Year

Question 10

The _____ statement of a business report provides a clear description of the situation that created the need for the report.

Accepted Answer

A)  complimentary 
B)  purpose 
C)  salutation 
D)  problem 
E)  hypothesis 
A)  complimentary 
B)  purpose 
C)  salutation 
D)  problem 
E)  hypothesis

Question 11

Discuss the four main bases for organizing the topics in a report.

Accepted Answer

Time, place, quantity, and factor are th

Question 12

Which of the following is true about collaborative writing projects?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is best to collaborate only through face-to-face meetings. 
B)  If possible, you should have at least two face-to-face meetings. 
C)  Avoid having the bulk of the collaborating take place by email. 
D)  Avoid having the bulk of the collaborating take place by discussion board. 
E)  You should have weekly in-person meetings. 
A)  It is best to collaborate only through face-to-face meetings. 
B)  If possible, you should have at least two face-to-face meetings. 
C)  Avoid having the bulk of the collaborating take place by email. 
D)  Avoid having the bulk of the collaborating take place by discussion board. 
E)  You should have weekly in-person meetings.

Question 13

In the course of writing a business report, once you've defined the problem and identified your purpose, the immediate next step is to

Accepted Answer

A)  determine what factors you need to investigate. 
B)  gather the required information. 
C)  analyze the available information. 
D)  use the test of experience. 
E)  use the negative test. 
A)  determine what factors you need to investigate. 
B)  gather the required information. 
C)  analyze the available information. 
D)  use the test of experience. 
E)  use the negative test.

Question 14

Which of the following statements about factors is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are the bases for the evaluation of a solution. 
B)  They are the solutions to a problem. 
C)  They can vary widely depending on the problem. 
D)  They are also known as purpose statements. 
E)  They cannot be further subdivided. 
A)  They are the bases for the evaluation of a solution. 
B)  They are the solutions to a problem. 
C)  They can vary widely depending on the problem. 
D)  They are also known as purpose statements. 
E)  They cannot be further subdivided.

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of qualitative researchers?

Explain the purpose of focus groups, and provide an example of situation in which a focus group would be a helpful way to gather information.

Which of the following is an advantage of using Boolean logic?

Maintaining objectivity is an important part of achieving credibility.

The _____ in a business report is also called the research or report objective and is typically written in the form of a question.

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of an online library catalog?

The conventional outlining system typically uses _____ to show the lesser headings in a report.

Which of the following headings from a report violates parallelism of construction?

The _____ statement of a business report provides a clear description of the situation that created the need for the report.

Discuss the four main bases for organizing the topics in a report.

Which of the following is true about collaborative writing projects?

In the course of writing a business report, once you've defined the problem and identified your purpose, the immediate next step is to

Which of the following statements about factors is true?

Communicating in the Workplace

Writing Effectively for Your Audience, Purpose, and Medium

Designing Documents With Visual Appeal

Communicating With Visuals

Crafting Effective Sentences and Paragraphs

Building Positive Relationships Through Communication

Communicating Across Cultures

Writing Good-News and Neutral Messages

Writing Bad-News Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages and Proposals

Creating the Right Type of Report

Delivering Business Presentations and Speeches

Putting Interpersonal Communication Skills to Work in Conversations and Meetings

Communicating in the Job Search

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Exam 11: Researching Writing Reports

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of qualitative researchers?

Explain the purpose of focus groups, and provide an example of situation in which a focus group would be a helpful way to gather information.

Which of the following is an advantage of using Boolean logic?

Maintaining objectivity is an important part of achieving credibility.

The _____ in a business report is also called the research or report objective and is typically written in the form of a question.

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of an online library catalog?

The conventional outlining system typically uses _____ to show the lesser headings in a report.

Which of the following headings from a report violates parallelism of construction?

The _____ statement of a business report provides a clear description of the situation that created the need for the report.

Discuss the four main bases for organizing the topics in a report.

Which of the following is true about collaborative writing projects?

In the course of writing a business report, once you've defined the problem and identified your purpose, the immediate next step is to

Which of the following statements about factors is true?

Communicating in the Workplace

Writing Effectively for Your Audience, Purpose, and Medium

Designing Documents With Visual Appeal

Communicating With Visuals

Crafting Effective Sentences and Paragraphs

Building Positive Relationships Through Communication

Communicating Across Cultures

Writing Good-News and Neutral Messages

Writing Bad-News Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages and Proposals

Creating the Right Type of Report

Delivering Business Presentations and Speeches

Putting Interpersonal Communication Skills to Work in Conversations and Meetings

Communicating in the Job Search

Filters