A Researcher Is Critiquing the Published Study of Another Researcher

question 3

Multiple Choice

A researcher is critiquing the published study of another researcher. Which of the following questions is not an appropriate question to ask when examining the study?

• A) Can the study be replicated by other researchers?
• B) Did the researchers use sound methodology?
• C) Was the research problem significant?
• D) What preparation did the researcher have to conduct the study?

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Definitions:

Operating Leverage

A measure of how revenue growth translates into growth in operating income, indicating the degree to which a company can increase profits by increasing sales.

Forecasting Errors

Discrepancies between predicted values and the actual outcomes that were not anticipated in statistical forecasts.

Contribution Margin

The difference between the sales revenue of a product and its variable costs.

Net Present Value

The disparity between cash inflows' present value and cash outflows' present value through a certain time frame, utilized to determine an investment's profitability.