The best way to phrase the purpose statement of a report is with ...

[mcmcdaniel]

The best way to phrase the purpose statement of a report is with
 
  A) complex language.
  B) an infinitive phrase.
  C) a controversial statement.
  D) jargon.
  E) compelling arguments.

Question 2

When you're preparing a formal work plan, include a ________ to clarify the problem you face and a ________ to describe what you plan to accomplish.
 
  A) statistical analysis; hypothesis
  B) problem statement; purpose statement
  C) yardstick; problem statement
  D) descriptive standard; goal analysis
  E) hypothesis; work plan

[dominiqueenicolee]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: B
Explanation: B) Infinitive phrases such as to identify, to summarize, to discover, etc. work well for purpose statements. For example, an analytical report might have the purpose statement: To analyze sales data to see if the company met its quarterly goals.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B
Explanation: B) The problem statement clarifies the challenge you face, and the purpose statement describes what you plan to accomplish.

[mcmcdaniel]

Excellent

[xiazhe]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it