Technical Report Writing: Materials and Methods
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What is the purpose of reporting research findings in a technical report?

  • To criticize the limitations of the study
  • To provide a summary of the author's personal opinions
  • To speculate on potential future research areas
  • To convince the reader that the data have been collected and analyzed in a manner that meets the study objectives (correct)
  • What should be presented and discussed in the 'Results and discussion' section of a technical report?

  • Repetitive descriptions of the study objectives
  • Collected data and the results of data analysis (correct)
  • Personal reflections on the research process
  • In-depth analysis of unrelated studies
  • What should be used consistently in the 'Literal cited' section of a technical report?

  • No references or citations at all
  • A format for text citations and references (correct)
  • Incomplete or inaccurate references
  • Different formats for text citations and references
  • What should be included in the 'Conclusions and recommendations' section of a technical report?

    <p>Specific conclusions based on collected data and recommendations related to the study findings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following should be included in the 'Materials and methods' section of a technical report?

    <p>Enough details to help others replicate the study and obtain similar results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of reporting research findings in a technical report?

    <p>To present data in a manner that meets study objectives and is accurate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be clearly described in the 'Materials and methods' section of a technical report?

    <p>Enough details to help others replicate the study and hopefully get the same results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with tables and figures in a technical report?

    <p>They should be neatly done, with all columns clearly labeled and numbers aligned using appropriate significant figures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in the 'Appendix' section of a technical report?

    <p>Clear wording, sentence structure, and pronoun reference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should conclusions in a technical report be based on?

    <p>Collected data and should be made as specific as possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of reporting research findings in a technical report?

    <p>To create a persuasive argument for the validity of the data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the format of text citations in a technical report?

    <p>Consistent format with corresponding references listed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What level of detail should be included in the 'Materials and methods' section of a technical report?

    <p>Sufficient detail to allow for replication of the study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should conclusions in a technical report be made as specific as possible?

    <p>To avoid ambiguity and ensure clarity for the reader</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of including tables and figures in a technical report?

    <p>To clearly present and discuss collected data</p> Signup and view all the answers

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