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Report Writing Basics

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1. Most correctly describes the sequences requirements of a report organized by time?
To clearly state the purpose of the report
Any logical order of time
Hypotheses
Bases of comparison

2. Using present time viewpoint requires that verbs should...
Factor
Hypotheses
Oversimplification of the problem
Be in whatever tense places each fact in its proper place in time at the time of writing

3. The use of similar constructions to express equal or closely related ideas.
Parallelism
Be in whatever tense places each fact in its proper place in time at the time of writing
Time
It depends on the situation

4. You have used earnings records to prove that people in a city are much better off economically than people in a rural area. The fallacy in your interpretation is
Examining opposing interpretations
Oversimplification of the problem
It depends on the situation
Hypotheses

5. The statement that describes what one should do after proving that a hypothesis is false
Acceptance of lack of evidence as proof to the contrary
Time
Be in whatever tense places each fact in its proper place in time at the time of writing
Test other hypotheses

6. The most valuable kind of information for a report is...
Bases of comparison
Parallelism
Any logical order of time
It depends on the situation

7. Possible explanations for or solutions to a problem are termed
Hypotheses
Acceptance of lack of evidence as proof to the contrary
To clearly state the purpose of the report
Time

8. This best describes the negative test of interpretation
Examining opposing interpretations
Oversimplification of the problem
Prevailing concepts and proven conclusions
Time

9. Using factors as criteria - e.g. such as price - feature - etc. in a problem of choosing the best equipment for a production task
Bases of comparison
Any logical order of time
Prevailing concepts and proven conclusions
Time

10. When you use the past time viewpoint in your report - you may use present tense verbs for...
Prevailing concepts and proven conclusions
Explanation or elaboration
It depends on the situation
Be in whatever tense places each fact in its proper place in time at the time of writing

11. The most important function of a report introduction
To clearly state the purpose of the report
Hypotheses
It depends on the situation
Prevailing concepts and proven conclusions

12. The best basis for the main headings of a report on the progress of constructing of a new manufacturing plant
Acceptance of lack of evidence as proof to the contrary
Time
To clearly state the purpose of the report
Any logical order of time

13. You can find no evidence that Ms. River Tam is a good credit risk. Therefore - you conclude she is a poor risk and turn down her application for credit. Which fallacy is most likely to undermine the validity of your decision?
Test other hypotheses
Acceptance of lack of evidence as proof to the contrary
Parallelism
Hypotheses

14. The best basis for the main headings of a report with the objective of recommending a promotion plan for a company
Explanation or elaboration
Factor
Test other hypotheses
Oversimplification of the problem

15. What relationship is shown by the transitional word or words in this sentence: 'The Acme Company - for example - has had such a program for the past eleven years'?
Time
Oversimplification of the problem
Explanation or elaboration
Examining opposing interpretations