While Conducting a Research Interview,a Participant Becomes Slightly Embarrassed and Decides

question 164

Multiple Choice

While conducting a research interview,a participant becomes slightly embarrassed and decides to answer the questions in such a way as to make himself look more friendly and acceptable to the interviewer.This example most clearly demonstrates which limitation of interview methods in research?

• A) experimenter effects
• B) placebo effect
• C) social desirability bias
• D) random sampling

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Definitions:

Equivalent Units

An approach in cost accounting that quantifies the work performed by unfinished units as if they were fully completed units.

FIFO Method

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Cost Control

Measures implemented by a company to maintain cost efficiency and budget adherence during its operations.

Weighted-Average Method

An inventory valuation method that calculates the cost of goods sold and ending inventory based on the average cost of all items available for sale during the period.