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What is the purpose of a technical report?
What is the purpose of a technical report?
- To report upon an empirical investigation using a standard scientific report format.
- To communicate information to customers, colleagues, and managers, and to document equipment and procedures used in testing or research. (correct)
- To justify the reason for conducting experiments using relevant literature.
- To describe and analyze observations of people, places, and/or events in the real world.
In which disciplines are field reports common?
In which disciplines are field reports common?
- Astronomy and Geology
- Law, Industrial Relations, Psychology, Nursing, History, and Education (correct)
- Engineering and Computer Science
- Mathematics and Statistics
What is the structure of a scientific report?
What is the structure of a scientific report?
- Background, Hypothesis, Experiment, Analysis
- Abstract, Methodology, Results, Conclusion
- Observation, Analysis, Conclusion
- Introduction, Body section, Discussion (correct)
What is the primary objective of a science report?
What is the primary objective of a science report?
What should be included in the introduction of a field report?
What should be included in the introduction of a field report?
What is the main focus of business reports?
What is the main focus of business reports?
What is the primary purpose of a technical report?
What is the primary purpose of a technical report?
In what format are assignments given to students in disciplines like Engineering and Information Technology?
In what format are assignments given to students in disciplines like Engineering and Information Technology?
What is the key benefit of business reports to business owners and senior managers?
What is the key benefit of business reports to business owners and senior managers?
How is technical information presented in a technical report?
How is technical information presented in a technical report?
Why is it important for the writer to understand the kinds and objectives of reports?
Why is it important for the writer to understand the kinds and objectives of reports?
What is the main purpose of a field report in the social sciences?
What is the main purpose of a field report in the social sciences?
What is the structure of a scientific report?
What is the structure of a scientific report?
In which disciplines are field reports common?
In which disciplines are field reports common?
What is the primary objective of a technical report?
What is the primary objective of a technical report?
Study Notes
Reports: Definition and Purpose
- Reports communicate information compiled from research and data analysis on various topics
- They focus on transmitting information with a clear purpose to a specific audience
Kinds of Reports
Business Reports
- Used in disciplines with an applied focus (e.g., Engineering, IT, Commerce, Accounting, Finance)
- Simulate report writing in industry through assignments
- Students research a problem or case study and present results to an imaginary client
- Purpose: provide critical analysis of business performance in all areas
- Importance: guide decision-making, investigate, and solve identified issues
Technical Reports
- Formal reports conveying technical information in a clear and accessible format
- Divided into sections for readers to access different levels of information
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Description
This quiz covers the various types and objectives of reports in academic and professional contexts. It discusses how reports communicate compiled information, cover a wide range of topics, and focus on transmitting information with a clear purpose to a specific audience. The quiz also delves into the structure and objectives of different kinds of reports, such as business reports.
