Which Statement Best Describes the Potential Uses of Descriptive Research

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the potential uses of descriptive research?

• A) Descriptive research can be used to estimate proportions, describe characteristics, and make specific predictions.
• B) Descriptive research can be used to estimate proportions, generate beginning hypotheses, and describe characteristics.
• C) Descriptive research can be used to establish cause and effect, make specific predictions, and describe characteristics.
• D) Descriptive research can be used to describe characteristics, estimate proportions, and manipulate independent variables.
• E) Descriptive research can be used to generate beginning hypotheses, manipulate independent variables, and make specific predictions.

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not change with the level of production or sales volume, such as rent or salaries.

Variable Costs

Costs that vary in direct proportion to changes in the level of production or sales volume.

Sales

Transactions involving the exchange of goods or services for money, contributing to a company's revenue.

Break-Even Point

The Break-Even Point is the level of production or sales at which total revenues equal total costs, resulting in no profit or loss for the business.