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Название: Numbers: B2+

Автор: Dawn Willoughby

Издательство: HarperCollins

Жанр: Иностранные языки

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isbn: 9780008101848

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СКАЧАТЬ href="#fb3_img_img_ba7a8dec-82ca-5d66-8efa-81652db13687.jpg" alt=""/> The graph shows people who are motivated by goals often have short-term satisfaction.

      

The graph shows that people that set realistic goals often enhance their performance.

      

The chart demonstrates that companies whose managers are not aware of employee motivation are less likely to be successful.

      For most things or ideas, use that or which:

      

The table shows companies that use money as a means to motivate employees.

      

The table shows teams which use a sports psychologist to motivate teams.

       For more information on describing graphics, see Chapters 8 and 9.

       Exercise 15

      Complete the table with words from the box.

      As is shown graph 2.3 in It can be seen from

As can be seen from 2 ________ Table 3.2, Figure 9.6 3 ________ … that …
It can be seen
1 ________ in
According to
4 ________

       Exercise 16

      Match 1–5 with a–e to form sentences including a relative clause.

1 The charts shows that students are more likely to borrow a book a whose job is under threat are likely to be demotivated.
2 The table shows employees b who have both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation are more likely to succeed.
3 The chart shows people c which students find more challenging.
4 The chart shows areas of study d who receive praise outperform others.
5 The chart shows that workers e that is recommended by a course tutor.

       Tip

      

Try to record all new vocabulary in a similar way and regularly test yourself on the new words.

       Remember

       You might have to use spreadsheets to analyse your data.

       The main purpose and use of statistics.

       Relative clauses are useful for referring to and labelling graphics in writing.

       The different stages from collection to presentation of data.

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Starting Primary Research

       Aims

      

practise formulating research questions

      

understand the principles of sampling

      

learn how to formulate a hypothesis

      Quiz

       Self-evaluation

      Read the statements below. Circle the answers that are true for you.

1 I know how to start a primary research project. agree | disagree | not sure
2 I know how to create an effective sample. agree | disagree | not sure
3 I know which research method is most appropriate for my aims. agree | disagree | not sure
4 I know how to formulate a hypothesis. agree | disagree | not sure

      Early planning and good organization are key to a successful research project. What you decide to research can vary greatly depending on the field you are in, but there are two main starting points: formulating research questions, or formulating a hypothesis to test. Whether you choose one, the other or both, there are some important points to consider:

      

Does this area interest you enough? After all, this project will become a large part of your life for quite some time.

      

Has this area been researched before? If so, what new things are you hoping to add with this study?

      

How does this build on previous research in the area?

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