Deck 9: Analytical Reports

Question 1

When should you consider including an abstract?

A) if your report is longer than ten pages
B) if your report will be read by audience members outside of your company
C) if your report will be published to a large audience
D) if your report includes many graphics

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Which of the following are basic features of an analytical report?

A) Introduction that identifies the research question or hypothesis.
B) Methodology that explains step by step how the research was conducted.
C) Results that present the facts, data, and evidence collected while doing research.
D) Graphics that illustrate the results of the research.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of the following items is NOT commonly found in back matter?

A) appendices
B) calculations
C) abstract
D) glossary of terms

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which of the following describes a feasibility report?

A) It is often used to make suggestions about the best course of action.
B) It is written to determine whether developing a product or following a course of action is possible or sensible.
C) Its purpose is to present the findings of a study.
D) None of these describe a feasibility report.

Question 5

What does IMRaD stand for?

A) Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion
B) Information, Methods, Results, and Definition
C) Information, Meaning, Research, and Discussion
D) Introduction, Meaning, Research, and Direction

Question 6

The methodology section of an analytical report should include

A) an opening that describes your overall approach to collecting information.
B) the body where you walk the reader step by step through the major parts of the study.
C) a closing where you discuss the limitations of the study.
D) All of the above are correct.

Question 7

Which of the following is a research question?

A) Could we convert our campus buildings to a renewable heating source, like solar?
B) How much would it cost to automate our factory in Racine, Wisconsin?
C) Is it feasible to reintroduce wolves into the Gila Wilderness Area?
D) All of the above are correct.

Question 8

What is a poster presentation?

Question 9

A reasonable methodology is one that is replicable.

Question 10

Graphics such as tables, graphs, and charts may replace written text if they convey the data honestly.

Question 11

In a small group, explore Google Docs. Go to HYPERLINK "http://docs.google.com/" http://docs.google.com. If you do not have a Google account, you may create one free. Add all members of your group to the team that is able to share your documents. Open a document in Google Docs and examine the features that you find there. Compare those features to the ones that you are familiar with from whatever word processing program you normally use. Write an email to Google providing them with feedback and advice about the usability of Google Docs. What features would you like to see added? What do you like about Google Docs? What do you dislike? Be prepared to share your findings with the class. Your instructor may choose to have you use Google Docs for future assignments.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT one of the six moves typically found in conclusions to analytical reports?

A) Make an obvious transition.
B) Look to the future.
C) Mention problems.
D) Say thank you.

Question 13

Revise the following sentences by changing them from passive voice to active voice.
-A mistake was made by the associate.
-The boy was chased by the dog.
-The student was failed by the teacher.
-The book was placed on the table by the child.
-The memo was written by my colleague.
-The woman was robbed by the criminal.
-The drug has been recalled by the pharmaceutical company.
-The report has been forwarded to the legal department.
-My résumé was proofread by my brother.
-My computer had been left on for days.

Question 14

It is unethical to modify your hypothesis.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT one of the six moves typically found in introductions to analytical reports?

A) State the purpose of the report.
B) Give a timeline for completion.
C) Offer background information on the subject.
D) Forecast the organization of the report.

Question 16

Bullet points help readers find essential information in an executive summary.

Question 17

Which of the following types of analytical reports is written when a scientific project is finished?

A) research report
B) completion report
C) empirical research report
D) recommendation report

Question 18

Write a one sentence hypothesis for each of the research questions below:
-Is it feasible to eliminate Styrofoam products from campus?
-Will a well-designed app increase the number of lunch customers at Traditional Banquet?
-Why are the liver cancer rates in Horn, Nevada higher than the national average?
-Will introducing a lecture on underage drinking during Freshman orientation reduce this problem on campus?