As a Critical Thinker, What Question Must You Ask Yourself

question 159

Multiple Choice

As a critical thinker, what question must you ask yourself first when you read, see, or hear about a new research finding?

• A)Who were the researchers, and what institution did they come from?
• B)Do the results fit with my theory or perspective?
• C)How can I prove that the conclusions are untrue?
• D)What is the evidence in support of the conclusions?

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Definitions:

Direct Labor

The price of paying staff who are directly participating in the manufacturing of goods or provision of services.

Direct Materials

Basic substances used in production that can be directly integrated and precisely identified in the final product.

Factory Overhead

Indirect costs associated with manufacturing, including expenses such as rent, utilities, and maintenance that are not directly tied to the production of goods.

Factory Overhead

Expenses incurred in manufacturing excluding the costs of direct labor and materials.