Exam 2 - Chapter 12 learning objectives

Question 1

Cross tabulation involving survery data that may appear in a table

Answer 1

allows researchers to analyze two or more variables together. By cross tabulating findings, you sometimes uncover data that may help answer your problem question or that may prompt you to explore other possibilities.

resist undertaking cross tabulation unless it servess more than merely satifying your curiosity.

Question 2

2 statisical concepts ( MEAN, MEDIAN, MODE)

be able to define and calculate

Answer 2

easy peasy!

Question 3

correlation

Answer 3

you may see relationships among two variables that help explain the findings.

ex. years of education and starting salary

Question 4

important of conclusions and reccomendations report sections and how they differ in purpose and wording

Answer 4

conclysions explain what the problem is

reccomendations tell how to solve it

Question 5

organizational patterns for informational and analytical reports

Answer 5

informational-
introduction/background
facts/findings
summary/conclusion

analytical-
DIRECT
Intro/problem
conclusions/reccomendations
facts/findings
discussion/analysis

INDIRECT
intro/problem
facts/findings
discussion/analysis
conclusions/reccomendations

Question 6

5 common organizational methods

which do you use for a given report situation?

Answer 6

TIME
COMPONENT
IMPORTANCE
CRITERIA
CONvention

convention is the best way

Question 7

3 components of a good indroductory paragraph for a business report

Answer 7

tells the purpose of report
describes the significane of the topics
previews the main points and order in which they will be developed.

Question 8

purpose and categories of transitions

to present additional thoughts, suggest cause and effect, contrast ideas, show time and order, clarify points

Answer 8

enables writers to tell readers where ideas are headed and how they relate

Question 9

difference between functional or talking headings

Answer 9

functional-
(background, findings, personnel, and production costs)
describe funtions or general topics.
They show outline of report but provide little insight for readers.

Talking-
(lack of space and blah blah blah)
provides more information and sparks an interest

Question 10

purpose of 5 types of short informational reports?

Answer 10

informational reports describe recurringn or one time events to readers who are receptive or neutral. Because they deliver nonsensitive data, informational reports are organized directly.

symmary report
periodic
trip convention conderence reports
progress & interim
investigation

Question 11

purpose of 5 types of short ANALYTICAL reports

Answer 11

provide data or findings,. with reccomunation.