Question 1

Reports typically travel upward in an organization because they usually are requested by a higher authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Recommendations should flow naturally from one's summary and conclusions and should not come as a surprise to the reader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A research firm wants to conduct research to determine what the U.S.population thinks of imported clothing.Describe three primary research options that are available for this type of research.Which option would you recommend that the research firm use? Why?

Accepted Answer

Primary research methods include the fol...

Question 4

Which of the following is the BEST suggestion for preparing accurate documentation in a report?

Accepted Answer

A)  Choose an authoritative reference manual, be consistent, and include more than enough rather than too little information for citations and references.
B)  Use more then one authoritative reference manual, be consistent, and include citations only for sources you quote.
C)  Use the MLA style guide for all reports, be consistent, and include only the author, article title, and publisher information.
D)  Use the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association for all documentation and the MLA Handbook, only if needed, as a backup for format.

Question 5

Which of the following techniques is most effective for taking notes from secondary sources?

Accepted Answer

A)  Read the article carefully, copy important phrases, and review the article several times.
B)  Read the article quickly, put the article aside, list the main points from memory, and review the article to determine if all points are included.
C)  Review the main points of the article, copy the main points word-for-word, paraphrase details, and outline references.
D)  Write notes on cards as you scan through the article.

Question 6

Referencing is essential when material is quoted from a source and is optional when paraphrasing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Primary research sources include periodicals,computer databases,and encyclopedias.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is the most accurate statement concerning the use of primary and secondary research methods?

Accepted Answer

A)  Secondary research helps to establish a starting point for primary research.
B)  A researcher typically chooses between secondary and primary research as the better alternative for obtaining information for the particular problem.
C)  Primary research is the predominant research method selected for a study, with secondary research available as an option, if needed.
D)  Secondary research includes observation, experimentation, and normative surveys.

Question 9

The development of an effective survey instrument,such as a questionnaire or interview guide,is critical to obtaining reliable and valid data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In a report on effective advertising to the net generation,researchers explain the small size of the selected sample and the use of three selected online databases.They are describing the ____ of the study.

Accepted Answer

A)  delimitations
B)  scope
C)  limitations
D)  hypotheses

Question 11

Which of the following is FALSE concerning the use of Internet sources for research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Internet resources may be inaccurate.
B)  Internet sources are legal to use in any way without concerns over copyright.
C)  Internet resources can reflect out-of-date information.
D)  Electronic periodicals are not always subjected to a review process.

Question 12

Feasibility Report for New Office
Hasley's,a retail chain based in the Midwest,has offices in several locations throughout the U.S.Due to expanding markets,the company is researching the need to open a new location in the Southwest.You are a member of a team asked to write a report on the feasibility of an office at this new location.The team must define the scope of the report and develop a statement of purpose.
Required:
Identify five questions that need answering to help the team limit the scope of this report.Provide an answer to each question and write a Statement of Purpose for the report.

Accepted Answer

What: A study of the feasibility of new ...

Question 13

As a business researcher,one may safely accept published material as being objective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

You have gathered data from printed and online sources as well as from a survey.What should you do to organize the writing of your report?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduce quantitative data to a usable form through statistical techniques.
B)  Question whether every piece of information available makes a real contribution to the outcome of the study.
C)  Combine, summarize, and condense useful information so that the reader can understand it more easily.
D)  Do all of the above.

Question 15

Secondary research is only necessary when primary research does not yield enough information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Describe the four steps in finding a solution to a business problem.

Accepted Answer

The following steps are used for finding...

Exam 9: Understanding the Report Process and Research Methods

Recommendations should flow naturally from one's summary and conclusions and should not come as a surprise to the reader.

Correct Answer
verified

Which of the following is FALSE concerning the use of Internet sources for research?

Correct Answer
verified

Which of the following is the BEST suggestion for preparing accurate documentation in a report?

Correct Answer
verified

In a report on effective advertising to the net generation,researchers explain the small size of the selected sample and the use of three selected online databases.They are describing the ____ of the study.

Correct Answer
verified

Which of the following techniques is most effective for taking notes from secondary sources?

Correct Answer
verified

The development of an effective survey instrument,such as a questionnaire or interview guide,is critical to obtaining reliable and valid data.

Correct Answer
verified

A research firm wants to conduct research to determine what the U.S.population thinks of imported clothing.Describe three primary research options that are available for this type of research.Which option would you recommend that the research firm use? Why?

Correct Answer
verified
Primary research methods include the fol...
View Answer

Primary research sources include periodicals,computer databases,and encyclopedias.

Correct Answer
verified

Secondary research is only necessary when primary research does not yield enough information.

Correct Answer
verified

Which of the following is the most accurate statement concerning the use of primary and secondary research methods?

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
What: A study of the feasibility of new ...
View Answer

Reports typically travel upward in an organization because they usually are requested by a higher authority.

Correct Answer
verified

Describe the four steps in finding a solution to a business problem.

Correct Answer
verified
The following steps are used for finding...
View Answer

Referencing is essential when material is quoted from a source and is optional when paraphrasing.

Correct Answer
verified

You have gathered data from printed and online sources as well as from a survey.What should you do to organize the writing of your report?

Correct Answer
verified

As a business researcher,one may safely accept published material as being objective.

Correct Answer
verified

Exam 9: Understanding the Report Process and Research Methods

Recommendations should flow naturally from one's summary and conclusions and should not come as a surprise to the reader.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following is FALSE concerning the use of Internet sources for research?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following is the BEST suggestion for preparing accurate documentation in a report?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

In a report on effective advertising to the net generation,researchers explain the small size of the selected sample and the use of three selected online databases.They are describing the ____ of the study.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following techniques is most effective for taking notes from secondary sources?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The development of an effective survey instrument,such as a questionnaire or interview guide,is critical to obtaining reliable and valid data.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A research firm wants to conduct research to determine what the U.S.population thinks of imported clothing.Describe three primary research options that are available for this type of research.Which option would you recommend that the research firm use? Why?

Correct AnswerverifiedPrimary research methods include the fol...View AnswerShow Answer

Primary research sources include periodicals,computer databases,and encyclopedias.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Secondary research is only necessary when primary research does not yield enough information.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following is the most accurate statement concerning the use of primary and secondary research methods?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct AnswerverifiedWhat: A study of the feasibility of new ...View AnswerShow Answer

Reports typically travel upward in an organization because they usually are requested by a higher authority.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Describe the four steps in finding a solution to a business problem.

Correct AnswerverifiedThe following steps are used for finding...View AnswerShow Answer

Referencing is essential when material is quoted from a source and is optional when paraphrasing.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

You have gathered data from printed and online sources as well as from a survey.What should you do to organize the writing of your report?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

As a business researcher,one may safely accept published material as being objective.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
Primary research methods include the fol...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
What: A study of the feasibility of new ...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
The following steps are used for finding...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified