What Is the Difference Between the Conclusions Section and the Recommendations

question 33

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between the conclusions section and the recommendations section of a report?

• A) The two sections are interchangeable.
• B) Conclusions explain what the collected data mean, whereas recommendations list specific actions to take.
• C) Recommendations explain what the collected data mean, whereas conclusions list specific actions to take.
• D) Conclusions are directed toward your internal audience, whereas recommendations are directed toward your external audience.

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Definitions:

Equal Payments

Regular payments of the same amount, typically used in the context of loans or amortization schedules.

Present Value Factor

A multiplier used in calculating the present value of a future amount of money or stream of cash flows given a specific discount rate.

Compounded Semiannually

A method of calculating interest where the interest is added to the principal amount twice a year, leading to interest earning interest over time.

Compounded Annually

A method of calculating interest where the interest is added to the principal sum each year, thus each subsequent interest calculation is made on an increased principal.