The Shift from the Second to Third Generation of Studies

question 9

Multiple Choice

The shift from the second to third generation of studies in psychiatric research was marked by which of the following factors?

• A) Move from focusing on hospital patient to the community.
• B) Move from focusing on community samples to national samples.
• C) Move from focusing on caseness to identify specific disorders.
• D) Move from focusing on adults to focusing on children.

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Net Income

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Contribution Margin Ratio

The percentage of sales that exceeds variable production costs, indicating how much of each sales dollar is available to cover fixed costs and generate profit.

Variable Expenses

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Contribution Margin Ratio

The percentage of each sales dollar that remains after variable costs are subtracted, contributing to covering fixed costs and generating profit.