Bai Is Conducting a Study on Learning

question 126

Multiple Choice

Bai is conducting a study on learning.When she manipulates an independent variable,it is possible that some other factor,such as noise in the hall,can affect learning in one of the groups but not in the other.This possibility reflects the presence of:

• A) a confound
• B) a dependent variable
• C) selection bias
• D) random assignment

Identify factors that can cause variances and understand their implications for management decision-making.

Analyze the effects of buying decisions on inventory levels and variance analysis.

Assess the impact of variances on performance evaluation systems.

Understand the treatment of year-end balances in variance accounts.

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