Kinsey Chose Not to Try to Obtain a Random Sample

question 35

Multiple Choice

Kinsey chose not to try to obtain a random sample because he felt

• A)it was important to identify the best subjects to get the most relevant data.
• B)it would be impossible to randomize the sample of this type.
• C)a high refusal rate would wreck the chances of accurately representing the general population.
• D)every person who volunteered for the study had an important contribution.

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Definitions:

Overapplied

Overapplied refers to the situation where the amount of overhead allocated to products is more than the actual overhead incurred.

Underapplied

A situation where the allocated costs of production are less than the actual costs incurred, leading to a discrepancy in accounting records.

Overapplied

A situation where the allocated manufacturing overhead costs exceed the actual manufacturing overhead costs incurred.

Denominator Activity

The total base activity used to allocate overhead costs in cost accounting, such as total direct labor hours or machine hours available.