During an Experiment, What Is the Purpose of a Control

question 42

Multiple Choice

During an experiment, what is the purpose of a control group?

• A) To allow the comparison of the results with previous experiments
• B) To disprove the hypothesis
• C) To prove the hypothesis
• D) To replicate the results of the experimental group
• E) To ensure that the results observed in the experimental group is due to the variable being tested

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Definitions:

Direct Method

A method of reporting the cash flows from operating activities as the difference between the operating cash receipts and the operating cash payments.

Indirect Method

A method of reporting the cash flows from operating activities as the net income from operations adjusted for all deferrals of past cash receipts and payments and all accruals of expected future cash receipts and payments.

Cash Equivalents

Short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

Direct Method

The Direct Method in accounting refers to a way of reporting cash flows from operating activities by directly listing major classes of gross cash receipts and payments.