A Research Study on a Group of Children with Autism

question 202

Multiple Choice

A research study on a group of children with autism will compare treatment delivered by parents at home to treatment delivered by teachers at school. If the study finds that the treatment delivered at school is more effective, which item is the BEST example of a confounding variable?

• A) the treatment
• B) the children
• C) the diagnosis
• D) differences between the parents and teachers

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Definitions:

IAS 34

refers to the International Accounting Standard 34 "Interim Financial Reporting" that outlines how to report financial figures for interim periods.

Provision

A liability of uncertain timing or amount, recognized when an entity has a legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events, and it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation.

Discreet Approach

A method or strategy that is conducted with subtlety and reserve, often to avoid attracting undue attention or to handle sensitive matters.

Integral Approach

An accounting method that combines the financial statements of a parent company and its subsidiaries into one comprehensive set of statements.