Question

When a researcher contacts a client after the client has had a chance to review the research report, this is referred to as a(n) _____?

Answer 1

A written statement of a research study and its results is known as a _____.
a.communicator
b.medium
c.field of experience
d.research reportD: Research reportThe sd.sWhich of the following is an element of a researchb.executive summaryc.body
d.all of these choicesD: All of these choicesWhich element of a research report should state the title of the report, for whom the report is prepared, by whom it was prepared, and the date of releases or presentation?
a.preamble
b.appendix
c.letter of transmittal
d.title pageD: Title pageFormal reports often include a(n) _____, which lists only the name of the report.
a.title fly page
b.executive summary
c.transmittal agreement
d.blind title pageA: Title fly pageA researcher is writing a letter to include after the title page of a research report. The purpose of this letter is to release or deliver the report to the client rather than provide detailed information of the research findings. This letter is called the _____.
a.letter of authorization
b.letter of transmittal
c.introductory letter
d.formality letterB: Letter of transmittalThe document to the researcher that approves the project, details who has responsibility for it, an describes the resources available to support it is called the _____.
a.letter of authorization
b.letter of transmittal
c.introductory letter
d.formality letterA: Letter of authorizationThe last thing that should be written in a research report is the _____.
a.summary
b.results section
c.conclusion
d.appendixA: SummaryAll of the following are elements of the executive summary of a research report EXCEPT _____.
a.recommendations, or suggestions for action, based on the conclusions
b.objective of the report
c.the methodology and the major results
d.detailed charts and tables with resultsD: Detailed charts and tables with resultsThe specific objectives of the research report should be presented in the _____.
a.appendix
b.introduction
c.results
d.recommendationsB: IntroductionAll of the following are included in the research methodology section of a research report EXCEPT _____.
a.results
b.data collection and fieldwork
c.sample design
d.analysisA: ResultsWhich aspect of the research methodology section of the research report should include an explanation of whether the research was exploratory, descriptive, or causal?
a.
sample design
b.
research design
c.
analysis
d.
data collectionB: Research designThe findings of the study should be presented in the ________ section.
a.results
b.recommendations
c.appendix
d.research methodologyA: ResultsIn the research report, the "suggestions for actions that should be taken" appears in which section of the report?
a.title page
b.introduction
c.conclusions and recommendations
d.bodyC: Conclusions and recommendationsIn which section of the research report should comprehensive or detailed charts be placed?
a.introduction
b.body
c.executive summary
d.appendixD: appendixJan has several very detailed and complex charts of results from a six-month research study. She created them mainly for justification of some of the recommendations she plans on making to the client, but they are not necessary for understanding the research project's results, in general. Where should Jan place these charts in the research report?
a.executive summary
b.body
c.appendix
d.methodology sectionC: AppendixWhen a researcher uses pictures, tables, or charts to clarify complex points or emphasize a message in a research report, he or she is using _____.
a.verbal elements
b.medium elements
c.graphic aids
d.formalizersC: Graphic aidsAll of the following are elements of tables EXCEPT _____.
a.source notes
b.title
c.stubheads
d.explanatory legendsD: Explanatory legendsWhich of the following contain the captions for the rows of a table?
a.boxheads
b.footnotes
c.source notes
d.stubheadsD: StubheadsIn which type of chart do the slices represent a percentage of the whole?
a.bar chart
b.line chart
c.column chart
d.pie chartD: Pie ChartIn a typical line graph, the ______ variable is shown on the vertical y-axis and the ______ variable is shown on the horizontal x-axis.
a.dependent; independent
b.ratio; nominal
c.independent; dependent
d.primary; secondaryA: Dependent; independentIn the typical bar chart, the ______ variable is plotted on the vertical y-axis while the ______ variable is plotted on the horizontal x-axis.
a.independent; dependent
b.nominal; interval
c.dependent; independent
d.ratio; ordinalC: Dependent; independentA researcher wants to show the number of brands of e-readers sold (e.g., Kindle, Nook, etc.) by year for a three-year period. Which type of chart is best to communicate this information?
a.pie chart
b.line chart
c.simple bar chart
d.multiple-bar chartD: Multiple-bar ch