Rosenberg and Colleagues (1992)conducted a Study That Found That Women

question 10

Multiple Choice

Rosenberg and colleagues (1992) conducted a study that found that women who relied on the diaphragm or contraceptive sponges had fewer STDs than women who used condoms.The media jumped to the conclusion that condom use contributes to STDs.Why was this media conclusion inappropriate?

• A) No such relation between birth control device and STDs exists for men.
• B) A third variable, like number of sexual partners, might explain the relationship between contraceptive use and STDs.
• C) The researchers did not have a large enough sample.
• D) The researchers did not study women who were on the pill.
• E) The researchers' sample was too large.

Compute and understand the significance of the total contribution margin, contribution margin ratio, and margin of safety.

Apply the concept of break-even analysis for both units and dollars, and its implications for business planning.

Use the degree of operating leverage to assess the impact of sales volume changes on profit.

Analyze the effects of changes in costs (fixed and variable) and sales price on the break-even point and overall financial performance.

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