Why Can a Researcher Not Say That the Results PROVE

question 53

Multiple Choice

Why can a researcher not say that the results PROVE that the research hypothesis is true?

• A)Because the results of research studies are based on probabilities
• B)Because the results of research studies are generally incorrect
• C)Because it is likely that the results will be disproved within a short time
• D)All of the above

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Definitions:

Idle Capacity

The unused portion of a company's production or service potential, often resulting in inefficiencies and increased costs.

Activity-Based Costing

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Machine-Hours

A unit of measure representing the operating time of a machine, used in allocating costs to products based on machine usage.

First Stage Allocations

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