A Focus Group Is a Data-Collection Technique That Involves

question 12

Multiple Choice

A focus group is a data-collection technique that involves:

• A) Training participants to focus on the hidden meaning of questionnaire items
• B) Testing the reliability and validity of questionnaires on a small sample of participants
• C) Calculating average responses from participants in groups to items on psychological tests
• D) Group discussion led by a trained facilitator

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Definitions:

Machine-Hours

A measurement of the amount of time machines are operated during the production process.

Direct Labor-Hours

The total hours worked directly on the production of goods, used as a basis for allocating labor costs to products.

Departmental Predetermined Rates

Specific overhead rates calculated for each department within a company, used to allocate indirect costs more accurately.

Machine-Hours

A measure of the total time that machines are operated within a specific period, used for allocating manufacturing overhead costs to products.