Question 1

The objective quality of a report is its unbiased approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

In the absence of any grounds establishing Ms. Catherine Larson as a good credit risk, you conclude she is a poor risk and turn down her application for credit. Which fallacy is most likely to undermine the validity of your decision?

Accepted Answer

A)  Irrelevant data 
B)  Acceptance of lack of evidence as proof to the contrary 
C)  Comparison of noncomparable data 
D)  Illogical cause-effect conclusions 
E)  Unreliable data 
A)  Irrelevant data 
B)  Acceptance of lack of evidence as proof to the contrary 
C)  Comparison of noncomparable data 
D)  Illogical cause-effect conclusions 
E)  Unreliable data B

Question 3

Which of the following is true about secondary research?

Accepted Answer

A)  It primarily involves gathering data through methods of direct observation. 
B)  It uncovers information firsthand. 
C)  It uses material that someone else has published. 
D)  It includes user testing. 
E)  It primarily involves gathering data through experiments. 
A)  It primarily involves gathering data through methods of direct observation. 
B)  It uncovers information firsthand. 
C)  It uses material that someone else has published. 
D)  It includes user testing. 
E)  It primarily involves gathering data through experiments. C

Question 4

Once you've defined the problem and identified the purpose of your research, you should determine what factors you need to investigate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

No one can post or edit articles in Wikipedia except the site moderator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When two search terms are linked with the Boolean operator OR, it _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  narrows a search 
B)  eliminates citations with a particular term 
C)  performs bibliographic management 
D)  retrieves only those citations that contain both terms 
E)  adds variations to the basic search term 
A)  narrows a search 
B)  eliminates citations with a particular term 
C)  performs bibliographic management 
D)  retrieves only those citations that contain both terms 
E)  adds variations to the basic search term

Question 7

A technique of good report writing is to bring to life the contents of your report by using passive-voice verbs as much as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

_____ are measures of central tendency, dispersion, ratios, and probability.

Accepted Answer

A)  Inferential statistics 
B)  Nonnumerical statistics 
C)  Spreadsheet statistics 
D)  Descriptive statistics 
E)  Sample statistics 
A)  Inferential statistics 
B)  Nonnumerical statistics 
C)  Spreadsheet statistics 
D)  Descriptive statistics 
E)  Sample statistics

Question 9

General libraries typically limit their collections to a few types of specialized materials.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The _____ in business reports is also called the study's objective, aim, or goal.

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 11

List the three common types of factors that are explored by business reports.

Accepted Answer

There are mainly three broad factors inv

Question 12

Which of the following words is dissimilar from the other expressions in terms of the type of transition it makes?

Accepted Answer

A)  On the other hand 
B)  In spite of 
C)  In contrast 
D)  Also 
E)  On the contrary 
A)  On the other hand 
B)  In spite of 
C)  In contrast 
D)  Also 
E)  On the contrary

Question 13

The difference between before-after and controlled before-after experimental design is that the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  controlled before-after design is meant specifically for primary research 
B)  before-after design is meant specifically for primary research 
C)  controlled before-after design involves not one group, but two 
D)  before-after design eliminates the possibility of other variables influencing the results 
E)  before-after design measures the variables to be tested before the experiment begins 
A)  controlled before-after design is meant specifically for primary research 
B)  before-after design is meant specifically for primary research 
C)  controlled before-after design involves not one group, but two 
D)  before-after design eliminates the possibility of other variables influencing the results 
E)  before-after design measures the variables to be tested before the experiment begins

Question 14

When you are considering using information on a website in your own research, which of the following factors would be most important to consider?

Accepted Answer

A)  Purpose 
B)  Visual elements 
C)  Validity 
D)  Structure 
E)  Format 
A)  Purpose 
B)  Visual elements 
C)  Validity 
D)  Structure 
E)  Format

Question 15

For best results, all members of a report-writing group should be assigned the task of editing the final draft.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is true about primary research?

Accepted Answer

A)  It uses material that someone else has published. 
B)  It primarily involves compiling information from periodicals, brochures, and books. 
C)  It uncovers secondhand information. 
D)  It is typically conducted before one engages in secondary research. 
E)  It produces new information through the use of experiments. 
A)  It uses material that someone else has published. 
B)  It primarily involves compiling information from periodicals, brochures, and books. 
C)  It uncovers secondhand information. 
D)  It is typically conducted before one engages in secondary research. 
E)  It produces new information through the use of experiments.

Question 17

Talking headings are short constructions, frequently consisting of one or two words.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Wikipedia is usually not used as a main resource for research because it _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  can only be used for primary research 
B)  is written by and maintained by volunteers 
C)  gives only an interpretive approach to a research 
D)  utilizes electronic personal agents 
E)  cannot be used to learn about a new subject 
A)  can only be used for primary research 
B)  is written by and maintained by volunteers 
C)  gives only an interpretive approach to a research 
D)  utilizes electronic personal agents 
E)  cannot be used to learn about a new subject

Question 19

A well-structured outline for a report clearly indicates the hierarchy of the information in the report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Probability samples are based on chance selection procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The objective quality of a report is its unbiased approach.

In the absence of any grounds establishing Ms. Catherine Larson as a good credit risk, you conclude she is a poor risk and turn down her application for credit. Which fallacy is most likely to undermine the validity of your decision?

Which of the following is true about secondary research?

Once you've defined the problem and identified the purpose of your research, you should determine what factors you need to investigate.

No one can post or edit articles in Wikipedia except the site moderator.

When two search terms are linked with the Boolean operator OR, it _____.

A technique of good report writing is to bring to life the contents of your report by using passive-voice verbs as much as possible.

_____ are measures of central tendency, dispersion, ratios, and probability.

General libraries typically limit their collections to a few types of specialized materials.

The _____ in business reports is also called the study's objective, aim, or goal.

List the three common types of factors that are explored by business reports.

Which of the following words is dissimilar from the other expressions in terms of the type of transition it makes?

The difference between before-after and controlled before-after experimental design is that the _____.

When you are considering using information on a website in your own research, which of the following factors would be most important to consider?

For best results, all members of a report-writing group should be assigned the task of editing the final draft.

Which of the following is true about primary research?

Talking headings are short constructions, frequently consisting of one or two words.

Wikipedia is usually not used as a main resource for research because it _____.

A well-structured outline for a report clearly indicates the hierarchy of the information in the report.

Probability samples are based on chance selection procedures.

Communicating in the Workplace

Understanding the Writing Process and the Main Forms of Business Messages

Using Visuals in Written and Oral Communication

Using an Appropriate Style

Writing Good-News and Neutral Messages

Writing Bad-News Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages Proposals

Writing Short Reports

Communicating Orally

Communicating in the Job Search

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Exam 8: Researching Writing Reports

The objective quality of a report is its unbiased approach.

In the absence of any grounds establishing Ms. Catherine Larson as a good credit risk, you conclude she is a poor risk and turn down her application for credit. Which fallacy is most likely to undermine the validity of your decision?

Which of the following is true about secondary research?

Once you've defined the problem and identified the purpose of your research, you should determine what factors you need to investigate.

No one can post or edit articles in Wikipedia except the site moderator.

When two search terms are linked with the Boolean operator OR, it _____.

A technique of good report writing is to bring to life the contents of your report by using passive-voice verbs as much as possible.

_____ are measures of central tendency, dispersion, ratios, and probability.

General libraries typically limit their collections to a few types of specialized materials.

The _____ in business reports is also called the study's objective, aim, or goal.

List the three common types of factors that are explored by business reports.

Which of the following words is dissimilar from the other expressions in terms of the type of transition it makes?

The difference between before-after and controlled before-after experimental design is that the _____.

When you are considering using information on a website in your own research, which of the following factors would be most important to consider?

For best results, all members of a report-writing group should be assigned the task of editing the final draft.

Which of the following is true about primary research?

Talking headings are short constructions, frequently consisting of one or two words.

Wikipedia is usually not used as a main resource for research because it _____.

A well-structured outline for a report clearly indicates the hierarchy of the information in the report.

Probability samples are based on chance selection procedures.

Communicating in the Workplace

Understanding the Writing Process and the Main Forms of Business Messages

Using Visuals in Written and Oral Communication

Using an Appropriate Style

Writing Good-News and Neutral Messages

Writing Bad-News Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages Proposals

Writing Short Reports

Communicating Orally

Communicating in the Job Search

Filters