Question 1

The criteria by which a report will be judged include all of the following except:&#10;A) complete&#10;B) accuracy&#10;C) conciseness&#10;D) statistical sophistication&#10;E) all of the above are report criteria

Accepted Answer

Statistical sophistication is not a primary criterion for judging a report. The main criteria typically include completeness, accuracy, and conciseness, focusing on the clarity and precision of the information presented rather than the complexity of statistical methods used.

Question 2

Which of the following is FALSE?&#10;A) The research report represents the end product of the research process. No matter what the proficiency with which all previous steps have been dispatched, the project will be no more successful than the research report.&#10;B) The audience determines the type of report. Researchers must make every effort to acquaint themselves with the specific preferences of their audience. They should not consider these preferences as unalterable, but any deviations from them should be made with reason and not from ignorance.&#10;C) The fundamental criterion by which research reports are evaluated is communication with the reader.&#10;D) The technical capacity of the reader is unimportant as far as the research report is concerned. Rather, the reader's interest is critical in determining the content of the report. An interested reader should be expected to overcome any difficulties he or she might have in understanding the report because of limited technical expertise.&#10;E) All of the above statements are true.

Accepted Answer

The technical capacity of the reader is unimportant as far as the research report is concerned. Rather, the reader's interest is critical in determining the content of the report. An interested reader should be expected to overcome any difficulties he or she might have in understanding the report because of limited technical expertise.

Question 3

Which of the following is true of research reports?&#10;A) Most reports are clear.&#10;B) A good way to ensure the research report is clear is to make an outline of the major points.&#10;C) A report writer should generally include everything corresponding to the project in the report.&#10;D) A good rule of thumb in report writing is to include all those findings that might be of interest to the reader.&#10;E) They are all false.

Accepted Answer

Making an outline of the major points is a recognized method to ensure clarity in a research report. This helps in organizing the report in a coherent manner, making it easier for readers to follow the argument or findings presented.

Question 4

A good summary will contain&#10;A) headings and subheadings.&#10;B) background information.&#10;C) conclusions.&#10;D) a and c.&#10;E) b and c.

Accepted Answer

A good summary typically includes background information and conclusions to provide a comprehensive overview of the topic. Headings and subheadings are more characteristic of the structure of the full document rather than a summary.

Question 5

An introduction in the report summary should include&#10;A) the hypotheses that guided the research project.&#10;B) who authorized the research project.&#10;C) the objective(s) of the research project.&#10;D) a and c.&#10;E) all of the above should be included in the summary's introduction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An introduction in the report summary should...

Question 6

Which of the following is FALSE?&#10;A) A good test of a summary is self-sufficient in that a summary should not require the appended full report but should be able to stand on its own.&#10;B) In general, it is not desirable for the researcher to draw conclusions in the written report. Rather they should limit their reports to presentation of the facts and should let the reader draw his or her own inferences from this presentation.&#10;C) The good summary in a research report contains the necessary introductory information to provide background, and the important results and conclusions.&#10;D) The true summary is an abstract of the whole report in which everything is restated in condensed form.&#10;E) As a general rule, the research report with wide distribution will require a more extensive introduction than a report for a narrow audience since a major purpose of the introduction is to provide the background information the reader needs to appreciate the discussion in the body of the report.

Accepted Answer

Option B is false because it is generally expected that researchers will draw conclusions in their written reports. These conclusions are based on the analysis and interpretation of the data collected during the research. Presenting facts without drawing conclusions would leave the interpretation entirely up to the reader, which could lead to misunderstandings or misinterpretations of the data.

Question 7

Which of the following is TRUE?&#10;A) Description of the sampling frame and sampling plan should be included in the introduction.&#10;B) Interesting information should be included in the body of the report.&#10;C) Tables and figures should be used liberally when presenting the results.&#10;D) Tables should be used to address several problems at once.&#10;E) A single figure should be used to address more than one problem or subproblem.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is TRUE?&#10;A) Description...

Question 8

Which of the following is false about the research report?&#10;A) A good research report &#34;sells&#34; the results of the study and therefore the report should minimize the limitations of the study so as to create greater impact.&#10;B) The report writer should discuss the accuracy of the research project and its results in the report.&#10;C) The report writer should be careful not to overstate the limitations of the research report.&#10;D) Conclusions should be developed step-by-step in the conclusion and recommendations section of the report.&#10;E) The nature of the audience is an important factor to consider when preparing an oral report.

Accepted Answer

A good research report should not minimize the limitations of the study to "sell" the results. It is important to accurately and transparently discuss the limitations to maintain the integrity and credibility of the research.

Question 9

The principles of oral report preparation include all of the following except&#10;A) leave 15 to 20 minutes for questions.&#10;B) know the audience.&#10;C) have an organized report.&#10;D) use appropriate visual aids.&#10;E) keep the presentation simple.

Accepted Answer

Leaving 15 to 20 minutes for questions is not a principle of oral report preparation; it's more of a guideline for time management during a presentation. The principles mainly focus on understanding the audience, organizing the content, using visual aids effectively, and keeping the presentation straightforward.

Deck 19: The Research Report