Chris Turned in a Paper on the Benefits of Organically

question 97

Multiple Choice

Chris turned in a paper on the benefits of organically raised produce; however, he lost points because his references included several articles that quoted data from other studies. What was Chris’s error?

• A)He chose references that were not primary sources.
• B)The research was not conducted by a scientist.
• C)The references he chose included funding source bias.
• D)The research was not supported by reputable organizations.

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Definitions:

Overstatement

The act of reporting financial data more positively than is accurate, leading to a portrayal of a stronger financial position.

Understatement

A representation of financial position or results of operations that is less than what is true, factual, or proper, often leading to a misleading view of a company's financial health.

Subsidiary Ledger

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Customer Accounts

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