Which of the Following Is NOT an Example of a Descriptive

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an example of a descriptive study?

• A) Counting the number of times people stop to help someone in distress
• B) Questionnaire responses on political opinions
• C) Comparing the reactions of those whose homes were destroyed and those whose homes were not to study the effects of flood damage
• D) A case study of a young woman diagnosed with anorexia nervosa

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Definitions:

Sunk Cost

A past expenditure that cannot be recovered and should not be considered when making future investment decisions.

Nonrefundable

A term used to describe payments or fees that cannot be returned to the payer under most circumstances.

Nontransferable

A characteristic of certain rights or privileges that cannot be legally transferred from one individual or entity to another.

Economic Profit

Economic profit is a measure of performance that includes opportunity costs in addition to traditional accounting profits.