A Studyʹs Results Are Deemed Worthy of Acceptance into the Body

question 47

Multiple Choice

A studyʹs results are deemed worthy of acceptance into the body of scientific knowledge if they are published in journals which ______________

• A) charge a high fee for acceptance
• B) are funded by corporations funding the research
• C) use the peer review process
• D) meet guidelines advocated by environmentalists or consumer groups
• E) conform to current political and religious views

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Definitions:

Direct Conversion

The process of changing one form of energy, material, or resource directly into another without intermediate stages.

Variable Overhead

Costs associated with manufacturing that fluctuate with the level of output, such as raw material costs and energy expenses directly tied to production levels.

Overhead Absorption

A method of applying a portion of a company’s indirect costs, such as electricity or rent, to individual units of production.