1-According to Greener and Martelli, forecasting(choose the best answer)

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is relatively less important than other business functions such as financial analysis

is an essential business function that can be risky

is employed by businesses who are risk averse to reduce fluctuations in key metrics

is an important but nonessential business function

2-According to Greener and Martelli, the accuracy of quantitative forecasting with regressions can be improved(choose the best answer)

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when cross-sectional data is used rather than time series data

when there is strong correlation between the independent variables

when there is weak correlation between the independent variables

when transformations and adjustments are avoided

3-According to Greener and Martelli, the normal parts of an academic research report include (choose all that apply)

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Method justification

Findings

Background

Conclusions

Introduction

Executive summary

4-According to Greener and Martelli, research report structure has a "U" shape because it (choose the best answer)

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starts with big ideas, goes down into more detail, then ends with big picture conclusions

presents positive details first, then discusses critical perspectives, and ends with positive conclusions to help the reader

starts with objective reality, presents personal or subjective material, then ends with additional positivist material

starts with big picture issues, introduces terminology, then summarizes the research

5-According to Greener and Martelli, an oral report of research should

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allow you as the presenter to read from given slides

include well-selected quotations from the research data

relate the research to a focused corporate message, where applicable

include visuals that relate to the research

be rehearsed to get the timing right

have slide sets that emphasize the efficiency of bulleted lists