All of the Following Would Be Considered a Direct Cost

question 5

Multiple Choice

All of the following would be considered a direct cost of a public good EXCEPT:

• A) initial capital outlay.
• B) research and planning outlays.
• C) maintenance expenses over the life of the project.
• D) disruption of traffic caused by subway construction.
• E) operating expenses over the life of the project.

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Definitions:

Random Assignment

A method used in experiments where participants are allocated to different groups purely by chance, minimizing bias and equalizing other variables.

Experimental Design

A research strategy that involves manipulating one or more variables to determine their effect on a dependent variable while controlling other factors.

Maturation

The process of growth or development over time, which can influence outcomes in longitudinal studies due to naturally occurring changes within the subjects being studied.

Experimental Design

A structured research approach that manipulates one variable to determine its effect on another variable, allowing for causal inferences.