How Are Conclusions Different from Recommendations in a Research Report

question 32

Multiple Choice

How are conclusions different from recommendations in a research report?

• A) Conclusions are derived from secondary research, whereas recommendations are derived from primary research.
• B) Conclusions list the topics of the report in sequential order, while recommendations highlight each topical area, subdivisions within each area, and corresponding page numbers.
• C) Recommendations are broad, whereas conclusions are very narrow.
• D) Conclusions concisely explain research findings and the meaning that can be attached to the findings, whereas recommendations are for appropriate future actions.
• E) Recommendations are internally generated, while conclusions are externally generated.

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Definitions:

Allowance Method

An accounting technique used to account for bad debts, estimating uncollectible accounts as an expense to the income statement and reducing accounts receivable on the balance sheet.

Allowance Method

An accounting technique used to estimate and account for bad debts by establishing an allowance for doubtful accounts.

Bad Debts Expense

An expense reported on the income statement, accounting for the estimated amount of accounts receivable that are not expected to be collected.

Allowance Method

The allowance method is an accounting technique used to estimate and prepare for the amount of accounts receivable that may not be collectible.