Chapter 14: The research report

1.
Methodological issues such as the sampling method should not be
mentioned in the research report because this has no added value.
a.
T
*b.
F
2.
It is recommended to mention the Cronbachs alpha of your measures in
the management summary of your research report.
a.
T
*b.
F
3.
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
4.
Both tables and figures are visual forms of representation and need to be
presented in
reports.
*a.
T
b.
F
5.
It is acceptable to fail to report findings that are unpalatable to the
sponsors or that reflect poorly on management.
a.
T
*b.
F
6.
The selection of specific visual modes of presentation will depend, among
other things, on
the size of the room, the availability of a good screen for
projection, and the cost constraints
of developing sophisticated visuals.
*a.
T
b.
F
7.
The time and attention devoted to the various components of the study
will require adjustment, depending on the audience.
*a.
T
b.
F
8.
The appendix 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
would help the reader follow the text.
*a.
T
b.
F
9.
a.
*b.
10.
a.
*b.

The Body of the Report contains the conclusions drawn from the findings.
T
F
The writing style in a research report should be complex.
T
F