Question:

a. Why is it important to view the research report from a communications perspective?

b. As a manager, what degree of formality would you like from your research department?

c. What type of tables might be used to describe some of the various statistical tests discussed in previous chapters?

d. What do you believe will be the impact of computer graphics on the research report-writing format? Explain.

e. Find some research reports in your library. How do they meet the standards set forth in this chapter?

f. How does the oral presentation of research results differ from the written research report?

g. What ethical concerns arise when you prepare (or read) a research report?