If a Researcher Does Not Have a Clear Operational Definition

question 157

Multiple Choice

If a researcher does not have a clear operational definition of the behavior he is studying,he might experience:

• A) observer bias
• B) reactivity
• C) confounds
• D) a directionality problem

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Definitions:

Intra-entity Gross Profit

This refers to the gross profit earned by a company from sales made internally between its own divisions or subsidiary entities.

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a business, including materials and labor costs.

Equity Method

An accounting technique used to record investments in other companies, where the investment is initially recorded at cost and subsequently adjusted for the investor's share of the investee's profit or loss and dividends received.

Intra-entity Gross Profit

Profits resulting from transactions within the same entity, often requiring adjustment during the consolidation process for accurate financial reporting.