Even If the Research Hypothesis Is True, an Experiment May

question 65

Multiple Choice

Even if the research hypothesis is true, an experiment may not produce significant results because:

• A)sampling error and other uncontrolled variables may cause too little variance in the population
• B)the sample that happens to be selected from the population being studied may not be extreme enough to provide a clear case for rejecting the null hypothesis
• C)the original population is very extreme with regard to its mean and standard deviation, leading the researcher to prove the null hypothesis
• D)just as there is a probability of rejecting the null hypothesis, there is always a chance that it must be accepted

Evaluate make or buy decisions using relevant costing.

Assess the financial implications of discontinuing a product or department.

Apply the concept of contribution margin in decision-making.

Understand the importance of fixed and variable costs in profit planning.

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