Chapter 19 – The Research Report

1. It is recommended that in a management summery of a research report the limitations of the research are also stated.

a. T

b. F

2. When you report what is the central point of the answers to a question about education level in a questionnaire, what do you preferably report?

a. The mode.

b. The median.

c. The arithmetic mean.

d. All three of the above statistics.

3. Which of the following parts is not necessarily present in a research proposal?

a. The problem statement.

b. The purpose of the study.

c. The theoretical background.

d. Research questions.

4. In the results chapter of a research report it should be reported if the Cronbach’s alpha (if determined) is high enough.

a. T

b. F

5. The empirical part of the research report contains an in-depth exploration and a clear explication of the relevant literature.

a. T

b. F

6. The appendix, which comes last, is the appropriate place for the organization chart, newspaper clippings or other materials that substantiate the text of the report, detailed verbatim narration of interviews with members, and whatever else might help the reader follow the text.

a. T

b. F

7. The preface is used primarily to mention matters of background necessary for an understanding of the subject that do not logically fit into the text.

a. T

b. F

8. The written report enables the manager to weigh the facts and arguments presented therein,

and implement the acceptable recommendations, with a view to closing the gap between existing state of affairs and the desired state.

a. T

b. F

9. Clarity, conciseness, coherence, the right emphasis on important aspects, meaningful organization of paragraphs, smooth transition from one topic to the next, apt choice of words, and specificity are all important features of a good report.

a. T

b. F

10. All reports should have an introductory section detailing the purpose of the study, giving

some background of what it relates to, and stating the problem studied, setting the stage for

what the reader should expect in the rest of the report.

a. T

b. F

11. The body of the report should present the findings and draw conclusions.

a. T

b. F

12. The final part of the report contain details regarding the framework of the study, hypotheses, if any, sampling design, data collection methods, analysis of data, and the results obtained.

a. T

b. F

13. The research proposal is a brief account of the research study that provides an overview, and highlights the following important information related to it: the problem statement, sampling design, data collection methods used, results of data analysis, findings, and recommendations, with suggestions for their implementation.

a. T

b. F

14. The appendix, which comes last, is the appropriate place for the organization chart, newspaper clippings or other materials that substantiate the text of the report, detailed verbatim narration of interviews with members, and whatever else might help the reader follow the text.

a. T

b. F

15. It is appropriate to fail to report findings that are unpalatable to the sponsors or that reflect poorly on management.

a. T

b. F

16. The organization of a report, its length, focus on details, data presentation, and illustrations will, in part, be a function of the audience for whom it is intended.

a. T

b. F

17. A good title grabs attention and entices people to read the research report in its entirety.

a. T

b. F

18. An executive summary or abstract of your research report is placed at the end of the research report.

a. T

b. F

19. The executive summary is used primarily to mention matters of background necessary for an understanding of the subject that do not logically fit into the text.

a. T

b. F

20. The central part of a research report usually has two large sections: a theoretical part and an empirical part.

a. T

b. F