Some Researchers Believe That a Mid-Point, or Neutral Position, Should

question 45

Multiple Choice

Some researchers believe that a mid-point, or neutral position, should NOT be included in a scale question because:

• A) it violates the statistical assumption of symmetry
• B) it creates an odd number
• C) it allows respondents to hide their feelings
• D) it creates a problem in trying to code the scale items
• E) it creates a problem in terms of how you value the neutral point in the calculation of statistics

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Definitions:

Overapplied Overhead

A situation where the allocated manufacturing overhead costs are more than the actual overhead costs incurred.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

An estimated rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to individual units of production.

Factory Overhead

The indirect costs involved in manufacturing beyond direct materials and labor costs, including expenses like equipment maintenance, utilities, and factory management salaries.

Machine Hours

Machine hours refer to the total time that a piece of machinery or equipment is operated within a specific period, often used as a basis for allocating manufacturing overhead costs.