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A formal analytical report is needed to do all of the following EXCEPT:

	A. Gives information that will lead to recommendations.
	B. Generally includes a title page, table of contents, headings, list of references, and other front and end matter as needed.
	C. Is an essential component of workplace problem solving.
	D. Calls for critical thinking and research.
	E. Replaces the memo when the topic requires little discussion.

The procedure for doing analysis involves all of the following EXCEPT:

	A. Asking the right questions.
	B. Searching the best sources.
	C. Searching the usual sources.
	D. Evaluating and interpreting your findings.
	E. Drawing conclusions and making recommendations.

Typical analytical problems include which of the following?

	A. Causal analysis: "why does X happen?"
	B. Comparative analysis: "is X or Y better for our purpose?"
	C. Feasibility analysis: "is this a good idea?"
	D. A, B, and C.
	E. A and B only.

Elements of a usable analysis include all of the following EXCEPT:

	A. Excessive data.
	B. Subordination of personal bias.
	C. Valid conclusions and recommendations.
	D. Clearly identified problem or goal.
	E. Appropriate visuals.

Conclusions and recommendations should consider all of the following EXCEPT:

	A. Conclusions should logically derive from accurate interpretations.
	B. If your analysis yields nothing definite, force a simplistic conclusion on your material.
	C. Keep in mind that solving one problem might create new and worse problems or unintended consequences.
	D. Explain your position, remembering that wrong recommendations are worse than no recommendation.
	E. Having explained what it all means, then you recommend what should be done.

An outline for an analytical report should do all of the following EXCEPT:

	A. Define, describe, and give background of the analysis.
	B. Ignore method of inquiry.
	C. Provide findings and interpretation of findings.
	D. Furnish working definitions.
	E. Make feasible recommendations as needed.

The introduction to the analytical report should cover all of the following EXCEPT:

	A. Include long history lessons on the subject.
	B. Engage and orient the audience.
	C. Identify your topic's origin and significance.
	D. Explain any data omissions.
	E. Briefly preview your conclusion.

Elements of a logical conclusion include all of the following EXCEPT:

	A. Answers the questions that originally sparked the analysis.
	B. Includes a summary that accurately reflects the body of the report.
	C. Introduces new facts, ideas, or statistics.
	D. Provides an overall interpretation that is consistent with the findings.
	E. Makes recommendations that are consistent with the purpose of the report, the evidence presented, and the interpretations given.

An analytical report should take into account all of the following EXCEPT:

	A. Identifying your primary audience and its needs.
	B. Anticipating audience members' attitudes.
	C. Providing essential information.
	D. Overlooking the secondary audience concerns.
	E. Closing with recommendations based solidly on your conclusions.

Guidelines for reasoning through a causal analysis include all of the following EXCEPT:

	A. Being sure the cause fits the effect.
	B. Clearly distinguishing between possible, probable, and definite causes.
	C. Making the links between effect and cause clear.
	D. Identifying the immediate cause as well as the distant cause(s).
	E. Following a block pattern or a point-by-point pattern.

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