Suppose That You Are Preparing a Speech on the Need

question 16

Multiple Choice

Suppose that you are preparing a speech on the need for better public transportation in your neighborhood. Which of the following options is an example of independent research supporting this topic?

• A) observations you made at a local bus stop of how long the average passenger had to wait before their bus arrived
• B) a survey in the local paper showing levels of support for various changes to the public transit system
• C) statistics from the city's transit system detailing ridership numbers for the last several years
• D) a television interview with a city planner describing how the community's needs have changed since the transit system was originally designed

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Definitions:

Indirect Materials

Components or supplies used in the production process that cannot be directly traced to a finished product.

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with manufacturing a product, excluding direct material and direct labor costs.

Raw Materials

The unprocessed materials used in manufacturing to produce goods, ranging from metals and plastics to food ingredients and textiles.

Indirect Materials

Materials used in the production process that cannot be directly linked to specific products, such as lubricants for machinery.