A 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 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 chart


Answer: D: Multiple-bar chart

Which of the following highlights the most important findings of a research project and provides clients with an opportunity to ask questions?

Which of the following highlights the most important findings of a research project and provides clients with an opportunity to ask questions?

a.oral presentation
b.written report
c.bar chart
d.pie chart


Answer: A: Oral Presentation

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) _____.

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) _____.

a.oral presentation
b.letter of transmittal
c.letter of approval
d.research follow-up


Answer: D: Research follow-up

All of the following are elements of tables EXCEPT _____.

All of the following are elements of tables EXCEPT _____.

a.source notes
b.title
c.stubheads
d.explanatory legends


Answer: D: Explanatory legends

Which of the following contain the captions for the rows of a table?

Which of the following contain the captions for the rows of a table?

a.boxheads
b.footnotes
c.source notes
d.stubheads


Answer: D: Stubheads

In which type of chart do the slices represent a percentage of the whole?

In which type of chart do the slices represent a percentage of the whole?

a.bar chart
b.line chart
c.column chart
d.pie chart


Answer: D: Pie Chart

In a typical line graph, the ______ variable is shown on the vertical y-axis and the ______ variable is shown on the horizontal x-axis.

In 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; secondary


Answer: A: Dependent; independent

In the typical bar chart, the ______ variable is plotted on the vertical y-axis while the ______ variable is plotted on the horizontal x-axis.

In 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; ordinal


Answer: C: Dependent; independent

The findings of the study should be presented in the ________ section.

The findings of the study should be presented in the ________ section.

a.results
b.recommendations
c.appendix
d.research methodology


Answer: A: Results

In the research report, the "suggestions for actions that should be taken" appears in which section of the report?

In 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.body


Answer: C: Conclusions and recommendations

In which section of the research report should comprehensive or detailed charts be placed?

In which section of the research report should comprehensive or detailed charts be placed?

a.introduction
b.body
c.executive summary
d.appendix

Answer: D: appendix

Jan 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?

Jan 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 section


Answer: C: Appendix

When a researcher uses pictures, tables, or charts to clarify complex points or emphasize a message in a research report, he or she is using _____.

When 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.formalizers

Answer: C: Graphic aids

All of the following are elements of the executive summary of a research report EXCEPT _____.

All 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 results


Answer: D: Detailed charts and tables with results

The specific objectives of the research report should be presented in the _____.

The specific objectives of the research report should be presented in the _____.

a.appendix
b.introduction
c.results
d.recommendations


Answer: B: Introduction

All of the following are included in the research methodology section of a research report EXCEPT _____.

All 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.analysis


Answer: A: Results

Which aspect of the research methodology section of the research report should include an explanation of whether the research was exploratory, descriptive, or causal?

Which 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 collection


Answer: B: Research design

Which 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?

Which 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 page


Answer: D: Title page

Formal reports often include a(n) _____, which lists only the name of the report.

Formal 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 page


Answer: A: Title fly page

A 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 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 letter


Answer: B: Letter of transmittal