Presenting and Applying the Findings Quiz (Chapter 14)

What is the purpose of applied research?

• To gather data for academic journals

• To conduct experiments in a controlled environment

• To create theoretical frameworks

• To come up with practical solutions to solve problems

When creating recommendations, what should they be based on?

• Unrelated findings from the research

• Personal experience and aims of the organization

• The research findings

• Opinions of key decision-makers

What does it mean for recommendations to be 'SMART'?

• They should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound

• They should be subjective, meaningful, accurate, reliable, and timely

• They should be strategic, meaningful, actionable, realistic, and targeted

• They should be specific, meaningful, actionable, relevant, and targeted

What should be considered when creating recommendations for different stakeholders?

• Their political affiliations

• Their financial resources

• Their level of education

• Their relevance to the findings and issue

What is a general tip for presenting findings and recommendations?

• Use a combination of text and visual information

• Include as much information as possible

• Make the presentation as long as possible

• Use complex language to sound more professional

What should you do to prepare for an oral presentation?

• Practice on your own and with friends

• Arrive late and unprepared

• Speak in a monotone voice

• Read directly from the slides or notes

How can you disseminate your research findings?

• Submit it to academic journals without review

• Share it on social media or relevant websites

• Hide it away and never share it with anyone

• Keep it confidential and only share with close colleagues

What is one potential outcome of applying research findings?

• Making the research look unprofessional

• Wasting time and resources

• Creating more research problems

• Engaging the community and encouraging critical thinking