Why Would a Researcher Object to Using Pairwise Deletion to Account

question 9

Multiple Choice

Why would a researcher object to using pairwise deletion to account for missing data?

• A)It does not offer a perfect prediction of missing values.
• B)The sample size can change based on what is being analyzed.
• C)It deletes respondents who do not provide adequate responses.
• D)It deletes groups or clusters of respondents who do not provide adequate responses.

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

are expenses that do not change in response to the level of goods or services produced by a business, like rent or salaries.

Variable Costs

Expenses that change in proportion to the production or sales figures.

Variable Costs

Costs that vary directly with the level of production or sales volume, such as raw materials and labor expenses.

Total Fixed Costs

Costs that do not vary with the level of output or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.