An executive summary has more detail than an abstract because
A)it gives the entire report more depth.
B)many practitioners and policy makers only read the executive summary and then just skim parts of the full report.
C)it focuses the reader.
D)readers may want to just read the short version to see if there is any quality information in the full report.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The purpose of an executive summary is to provide a condensed version of a report, for the convenience of busy practitioners and policy makers who might not have time to read the full report in detail. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. Option D is also partially correct, as readers may use the summary to determine whether they want to commit time to reading the full report. However, options A and C are not accurately reflecting the purpose of an executive summary.

An Executive Summary Has More Detail Than an Abstract Because