Briefly Describe Three Types of Measurement Reliability and Explain Why

question 25

Essay

Briefly describe three types of measurement reliability and explain why they are important in social work research.

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin

The profit remaining after variable costs have been subtracted from revenue, indicating how much contributes to covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Variable Cost

Variable costs are expenses that change in proportion to the activity of a business, such as materials and labor costs.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

Consists of production costs that do not change with the volume of manufacturing activity, such as rent for the manufacturing facilities or salaries of plant managers.

Deferred

Postponed or delayed, often referring to expenses or revenues that are recognized at a date later than when they were incurred or earned.