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Chapter 11 Researching and Writing Reports Answer Key
True / False Questions
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The objective quality of a report is its unbiased approach.
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Problem statements are generally written in the form of a question or infinitive phrase.
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Common factors that need to be investigated for reports include subtopics of the overall
topic and possible causes of a problem.
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Secondary research produces new information through the use of surveys.
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The Boolean operator AND is used to expand a search by adding variations to the basic
search term.
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Search tools that allow users to run a search simultaneously with several individual search
engines are called metasearch tools.
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No one can post or edit articles in Wikipedia except the site moderator.
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Websites should be evaluated for completeness, accuracy, and reliability.
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LinkedIn focuses more on social connections than on professional connections.
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Libraries have become obsolete.
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Probability samples are based on chance selection procedures.
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Researchers use area sampling when no master source list of a population is available.
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The ranking technique provides a scale showing the complete range of possible attitudes
on a topic and assigns number values to the positions on the scale.
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Demographic testing measures a person’s experience when interacting with a product.
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To conduct an experiment, you systematically manipulate one factor of a problem while
holding all the others constant.
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Quantitative researchers use research tools that generate verbal data.
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The data associated with participants in a study should always be anonymous.
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The information collected by groups that advocate a position is usually more creditable
than information gathered by neutral parties.
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Descriptive statistics are typically used to generalize about a population based on the
study of a sample.
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The decimal outlining method uses Roman numerals to show the major sections of a
business report.
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A well-structured outline for a report clearly indicates the hierarchy of the information in
the report.
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Headings should be highly detailed.
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Maintaining objectivity is an important part of achieving credibility.
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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.
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For best results, all members of a report-writing group should be assigned the task of
editing the final draft.
Multiple Choice Questions
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The _____ statement of a business report provides a clear description of the situation that
created the need for the report.
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Which of the following is true about problem statements?
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Which of the following is the most appropriate problem statement for a business report on
a decline in sales?
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The _____ in a business report is also called the research or report objective and is
typically written in the form of a question.
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Which of the following statements about purpose statements is true?
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Which of the following statements about factors is true?
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In the course of writing a business report, once you‘ve defined the problem and identified
your purpose, the immediate next step is to
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33.
Which of the following is a source of primary research?
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Which of the following is true about primary research?