The Presence of Extraneous Factors in a Study That Affect

question 35

Multiple Choice

The presence of extraneous factors in a study that affect the dependent variable and can decrease the internal validity of the study is called ______.

• A) a second variable
• B) a fourth variable
• C) a sixth variable
• D) a third variable

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Definitions:

Firm Profits

The financial gain a company receives after all expenses, taxes, and costs have been subtracted from total revenue.

Peak Demand

The highest level of demand for a product or service over a specific period of time.

Forward Buy

A purchasing strategy where a buyer purchases larger quantities of goods in advance to take advantage of lower prices or to hedge against future price increases.

Profitability

The ability of a business to generate more revenue than the expenses incurred, resulting in a profit.