1.) According to Greener and Martelli, forecasting (choose the best answer)
is relatively less important than other business functions such as financial analysis
is an essential business function that can be risky
is an important but nonessential business function
is employed by businesses who are risk averse to reduce fluctuations in key metrics
2.) According to Greener and Martelli, the accuracy of quantitative forecasting with
regressions can be improved (choose the best answer)
when there is strong correlation between the independent variables
when cross-sectional data is used rather than time series data
when transformations and adjustments are avoided
when there is weak correlation between the independent variables
3.) According to Greener and Martelli, the normal parts of an academic research report
include (choose all that apply)
Background
Executive summary
Method justification
Findings
Introduction
Conclusions
4.) According to Greener and Martelli, research report structure has a “U” shape
because it (choose the best answer)
starts with big ideas, goes down into more detail, then ends with big picture
conclusions
starts with big picture issues, introduces terminology, then summarizes the research
starts with objective reality, presents personal or subjective material, then ends with
additional positivist material
presents positive details first, then discusses critical perspectives, and ends with
positive conclusions to help the reader
5.)According to Greener and Martelli, an oral report of research should
include visuals that relate to the research
include well-selected quotations from the research data
allow you as the presenter to read from given slides
relate the research to a focused corporate message, where applicable
be rehearsed to get the timing right
have slide sets that emphasize the efficiency of bulleted lists

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