Question 1

Plagiarism is the presentation of someone else's ideas or words as your own.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Secondary research is only necessary when primary research does not yield enough information.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is the most accurate statement concerning the use of primary and secondary research methods?

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A)   Secondary research helps to establish a starting point for primary research.
B)   A researcher typically chooses between secondary and primary research as the better alternative for obtaining information for the particular problem.
C)   Primary research is the predominant research method selected for a study, with secondary research available as an option, if needed.
D)   Secondary research includes observation, experimentation, and normative surveys.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Fazer Technologies distributed copies of its annual report to it stockholders. This report is which of the following types of reports?

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A)   Informal
B)   Analytical
C)   External
D)   InternalE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) C

Question 5

Reliability refers to the degree to which data measures what it is intended to measure.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Limitations refer to boundaries imposed outside the control of the researcher, such as time limit and budget.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In order for survey research to be credible, the selected sample must be representative of the population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Reports typically travel upward in an organization because they usually are requested by a higher authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In-text citations for paraphrases prepared using the APA format include the following:

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A)   Author's first and last name, and date of publication
B)   Author's last name, and date of publication
C)   Author's first initial, last name, and date of publication
D)   Author's last name, and page numberE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following is the BEST suggestion for preparing accurate documentation in a report?

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A)   Choose an authoritative reference manual, be consistent, and include more than enough rather than too little information for citations and references.
B)   Use more then one authoritative reference manual, be consistent, and include citations only for sources you quote.
C)   Use the MLA style guide for all reports, be consistent, and include only the author, article title, and publisher information.
D)   Use the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association for all documentation and the MLA Handbook, only if needed, as a backup for format.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 11

The best definition for reliability is

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A)   a measure of the degree to which data measures what you intend for it to measure.
B)   a measure of the accuracy and repeatability of the data.
C)   a measure of the relationship between two variables.
D)   none of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Improvement of Poor Questionnaire
Meacham Industries is a small company that wants to improve communications between supervisors and employees. A questionnaire has been developed for distribution to employees on their attitudes toward communication with supervisors. The following questions are in draft form and need to be rewritten for clarity and easy tabulation.
1. Do you work in the office, maintenance, assembly line, or shipping? 
2. How long have you worked here?
3. Do you think most supervisors are approachable?
4. Do you feel that you can talk to your supervisor when needed?
5. Is your supervisor available to answer questions?
6. How do you prefer to communicate with your supervisor?
7. How does your supervisor usually communicate with you?
8. Does your supervisor give you feedback?
9. Does your supervisor give reprimands? How?
10. Do you think an employee suggestion box would be useful?
Required:
Rewrite the above questions for clarity and easy tabulation of results.

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Question 13

Which of the following is a source of primary data?

Accepted Answer

A)   Journal articles
B)   Surveys
C)   Online government documents
D)   All of the above are sources of primary data.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Describe the four steps in finding a solution to a business problem.

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The following steps are used for finding...

Question 15

Explain the difference between a finding, a conclusion, and a recommendation.What is the relationship between them?

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A finding is a specific, measurable fact...

Question 16

Explain the benefits of conducting secondary research.

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Secondary research provides information ...

Question 17

Including an even number of choices on a rating scale is advisable to eliminate the tendency of some groups to choose the noncommittal mid-point on the range.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 18

Documentation of the work of others accomplishes all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   It gives credit where credit is due.
B)   It protects the writer against plagiarism.
C)   It strengthens weak research methods.
D)   It marks you as a professional researcher.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) C

Question 19

Which of the following objectives is FALSE concerning the conducting of secondary research?

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A)   It establishes a base for further research.
B)   It reveals areas of needed research.
C)   It often eliminates the need for primary research.
D)   It avoids needless duplication of research efforts.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 20

The main function of vertical reports is to contribute to management control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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Plagiarism is the presentation of someone else's ideas or words as your own.

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Secondary research is only necessary when primary research does not yield enough information.

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Which of the following is the most accurate statement concerning the use of primary and secondary research methods?

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Fazer Technologies distributed copies of its annual report to it stockholders. This report is which of the following types of reports?

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Reliability refers to the degree to which data measures what it is intended to measure.

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Limitations refer to boundaries imposed outside the control of the researcher, such as time limit and budget.

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In order for survey research to be credible, the selected sample must be representative of the population.

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Reports typically travel upward in an organization because they usually are requested by a higher authority.

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In-text citations for paraphrases prepared using the APA format include the following:

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Which of the following is the BEST suggestion for preparing accurate documentation in a report?

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The best definition for reliability is

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Describe the four steps in finding a solution to a business problem.

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Explain the difference between a finding, a conclusion, and a recommendation.What is the relationship between them?

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A finding is a specific, measurable fact...
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Explain the benefits of conducting secondary research.

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Including an even number of choices on a rating scale is advisable to eliminate the tendency of some groups to choose the noncommittal mid-point on the range.

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Documentation of the work of others accomplishes all but which of the following?

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Which of the following objectives is FALSE concerning the conducting of secondary research?

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The main function of vertical reports is to contribute to management control.

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Plagiarism is the presentation of someone else's ideas or words as your own.

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Secondary research is only necessary when primary research does not yield enough information.

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Which of the following is the most accurate statement concerning the use of primary and secondary research methods?

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Fazer Technologies distributed copies of its annual report to it stockholders. This report is which of the following types of reports?

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Reliability refers to the degree to which data measures what it is intended to measure.

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Limitations refer to boundaries imposed outside the control of the researcher, such as time limit and budget.

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In order for survey research to be credible, the selected sample must be representative of the population.

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Reports typically travel upward in an organization because they usually are requested by a higher authority.

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In-text citations for paraphrases prepared using the APA format include the following:

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Which of the following is the BEST suggestion for preparing accurate documentation in a report?

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The best definition for reliability is

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Which of the following is a source of primary data?

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Explain the difference between a finding, a conclusion, and a recommendation.What is the relationship between them?

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Including an even number of choices on a rating scale is advisable to eliminate the tendency of some groups to choose the noncommittal mid-point on the range.

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Documentation of the work of others accomplishes all but which of the following?

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The main function of vertical reports is to contribute to management control.

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