Which of the Following Is Not One of the Ways

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the ways that control is used in an experiment?

• A) The control group is used as a basis of comparison.
• B) The independent variable is under controlled manipulation.
• C) The dependent variable is controlled by the researcher.
• D) Extraneous variables are held constant.

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Definitions:

Gross Profit

The difference between sales revenue and the cost of goods sold, before deducting overheads, taxes, and interest payments.

Operating Expenses

Costs related to the day-to-day functions of a business outside of direct production costs, such as rent, salaries, and utilities.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly traceable to the manufacturing of a product and considered variable costs.

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company, including the cost of the materials and labor used in creating the product.