Analytical reports should be organized using which of the following patterns?
A)Introduction/background, facts/findings, summary/conclusion
B)Introduction/background, summary/conclusion, facts/findings
C)Summary/conclusion, introduction/background, facts/findings
D)Introduction/problem, facts/findings, discussion/analysis, conclusions/recommendations

Question

Analytical reports should be organized using which of the following patterns? 
A)Introduction/background, facts/findings, summary/conclusion 
B)Introduction/background, summary/conclusion, facts/findings 
C)Summary/conclusion, introduction/background, facts/findings 
D)Introduction/problem, facts/findings, discussion/analysis, conclusions/recommendations

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The most commonly used pattern for analytical reports is the one that follows a structure of introduction/problem, facts/findings, discussion/analysis, and conclusions/recommendations. This structure allows the reader to clearly understand the problem being addressed, the data collected, and the analysis and interpretation of that data before coming to a conclusion and recommendations based on that analysis. Therefore, option D is the correct choice.

Analytical Reports Should Be Organized Using Which of the Following