Which of the Following Nonreactive Measures Is an Example of Observation

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following nonreactive measures is an example of observation?

• A) Examining children's toys at a daycare to determine which ones are most popular as indicated by their wear and tear
• B) Examining garbage bins in a neighbourhood to determine nutritional habits
• C) Examining marriage records in an archive in order to compare marriage patterns among different communities over time
• D) An examination of high school yearbooks to compare the high school activities of those who had psychological problems in later life versus those who did not
• E) Counting and comparing the number of men and women who come to a complete stop at a stop sign to determine driving habits by gender

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Definitions:

Factory Overhead Account

This refers to an account that accumulates all the indirect costs associated with the manufacturing process, excluding direct materials and direct labor.

Credit Balance

An account balance that indicates the amount a company owes to others, or it can represent a situation where a customer has paid more than the currently owed amount.

Process Cost Accounting

A method of accounting that accumulates and assigns costs to units of product in large quantities, where the products are indistinguishable from each other.

Separate Record

Maintaining independent records for different departments, entities, or operations within an organization for clarity and accountability.