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Placing data labels on each slice of a pie chart makes it difficult to interpret. True False

False Absence of data labels on each slice of a pie chart makes it difficult to interpret.

Generally, charts are the least effective way of quickly demonstrating a key point or relationship. True False

False Generally, charts are the most effective way of quickly demonstrating a key point or relationship.

Data that directly applies to your specific business problem is considered reliable. True False

False Reliability relates to how dependable the data is—how current and representative. Data that applies to your specific business problem is considered relevant.

The title should explain the primary point of a chart. True False

True Most readers look first at the chart's title to grasp its message. Thus, the title should explain the primary point of the chart.

Which of the following guidelines increases the effectiveness of a bar chart? The baseline for bar charts should always be the first increment of the scale you are using. A legend should be used only if the chart has two or more data series. Bars should be about half the width of the space in between bars. 3-D bar charts should be used to represent complicated numerical information. Lighter colors should be used to represent your most important data series.

A legend should be used only if the chart has two or more data series. Following guidelines should be followed to increase the effectiveness of bar charts: 1. Bars should be about twice the width of the space in between bars. 2. Baselines should always be zero. 3. Legends should only be used if the chart has two or more data series.

Kate creates a survey that includes the following question: "With traffic accidents on Main Street at an all-time high, do you believe that the city should reduce the speed limit to 35 miles per hour?" This question is non-leading. True False

False Survey questions should be (1) simple to answer, (2) non-leading, (3) exhaustive and unambiguous, and (4) limited to a single idea. A leading question is one that suggests an answer. Sometimes, leading questions are phrased to imply how a respondent should answer. In this scenario, including information about a rise in traffic accidents could influence respondents to answer differently than they would if the question simply asked if they were in favor of lowering the speed limit.

The bar chart, due to its limited forms, is less versatile than the pie chart or the line chart. True False

False The bar chart, with its many forms, is the most versatile type of chart since it can be used to compare many types of data.

Elise, the owner of Power Hour Gym, wants to know how customers feel about the new strength and conditioning classes that she is offering. Which of the following questions should she incorporate into her survey questionnaire? How good are the new, improved strength and conditioning classes compared to the previous offerings? Are you excited to try one of our awesome new classes? How strongly do you agree that the new classes are more fun and challenging than the old ones? Do you think the new class offerings are better than the old ones because they features more innovative techniques for improving your strength and conditioning? How do you feel about the new strength and conditioning classes compared to the old ones?

How do you feel about the new strength and conditioning classes compared to the old ones? She should use "How do you feel about the new strength and conditioning classes compared to the old ones?" The other options are leading questions; they imply that respondents should say they prefer the new class offerings. A good survey question does not include any words that hint at what the researcher is hoping to hear.

Which of the following statements about pie charts is true? Exploding slices should be used extensively in pie charts. In a pie chart, the largest slice should begin at 6 o'clock and go counterclockwise. 3-D pie charts are best for representing complicated numerical data. Pie slices should complete a whole, that is, add up to 100% of a data series. The slices of the pie charts should be free from data labels.

Pie slices should complete a whole, that is, add up to 100% of a data series. Pie slices should complete a whole (add up to 100% of a data series).

Which of the following statements about primary research is true? Primary research is always free from biases toward preexisting opinions and beliefs. Primary research is less time-consuming and expensive to carry out than secondary research. Primary research provides feedback directly related to an organization and its needs. Primary research is generally less useful for your business problems than secondary research. Primary research refers to data collected by others outside an organization.

Primary research provides feedback directly related to an organization and its needs. Primary research is generally most reliable and useful for your business reports because you can focus it to meet your specific research objectives and get feedback directly related to your organization and its needs.

Which of the following formatting guidelines increases the effectiveness of all types of charts? Use unusual fonts for added impact. Use dark backgrounds with white type, not white backgrounds with dark type. Use 3-D charts to attract attention. Use many bright colors as a way to highlight focal points. Use darker colors to represent the most important data series.

Use darker colors to represent the most important data series. The formatting guidelines for all charts are: 1. Ensure that all data are appropriately labeled. 2. Avoid using too many bright colors; they can be distracting. 3. Use darker colors to represent your most important data series. 4. Avoid unusual fonts or too many special effects. 5. Avoid 3-D charts. 6. Ensure that all text is horizontal. 7. Avoid white type on dark backgrounds in most cases.

Industry publications tend to be characterized by a low level of adaptability. biases. relevance. reliability. expertise.

adaptability. Industry publications have low adaptability, but are often highly reliable, relevant, and expert-based.

Which of the following is a deceptive research practice? cherry-picking data and adjusting information in your favor making numerical adjustments in the table by converting counts into percentages asking a business librarian to help you identify online databases that match your needs using charts and tables to communicate numerical information discussing a data relationship that you are unsure about with your colleagues

cherry-picking data and adjusting information in your favor Some business professionals show only the data that support their points. In other words, they cherry-pick data in their favor. This practice is deceptive. Furthermore, some business professionals distort information, even though it is technically correct.

When business professionals enter into primary research with preexisting assumptions or conclusions, they are likely to increase the adaptability of the research. look for information that contradicts their positions. reduce the errors made in analyzing data relationships. interpret the data incorrectly. avoid information that duplicates their conclusions.

interpret the data incorrectly. A common problem is that business professionals may enter into research with preexisting assumptions or even conclusions. In primary research, such assumptions may lead you to ask the wrong questions or interpret the data incorrectly. In secondary research, they may lead you to gather only information that matches your assumptions and conclusions.

Nathan's boss has asked him to present a business report on "consumer shopping habits" in three days. Due to the time constraint, his boss wants him to use secondary research. In this situation, which of the following should Nathan do? survey consumers through online questionnaires use data published in business journals hire a consultant to conduct survey research interview consumers over the phone arrange for focus group discussions and interviews

use data published in business journals Secondary research refers to the analysis of data collected by others with no direction from you or members of your organization.