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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Clear wording, sentence structure, and pronoun reference Signup and view all the answers

What should conclusions in a technical report be based on?

Collected data and should be made as specific as possible Signup and view all the answers

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

To create a persuasive argument for the validity of the data Signup and view all the answers

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

Consistent format with corresponding references listed Signup and view all the answers

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

Sufficient detail to allow for replication of the study Signup and view all the answers

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

To avoid ambiguity and ensure clarity for the reader Signup and view all the answers

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

To clearly present and discuss collected data Signup and view all the answers

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