Ms Knebworth Is Recording the Number of Times Edgar Initiates

question 20

Multiple Choice

Ms. Knebworth is recording the number of times Edgar initiates a conversation. Although this behavior was operationally defined, she begins to record behaviors that were not part of the original definition. Which of the following terms describes this phenomenon?

• A) objectivity lapse
• B) observer drift
• C) occurrence subjectivity
• D) reactive effects

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Definitions:

Operating Income

It's the profit realized from a business's core operations, excluding deductions of interest and taxes.

Prepaid Rent

Rent payments made in advance of the rental period.

Adjusting Entry

A log entry in accounting made to refresh the balances of accounts upon the closure of an accounting period.

Rent Expense

Rent expense is the cost incurred by a business or individual for the use of property or equipment leased from another entity.