Relating to Randomization, Which of the Following Statements Is Inaccurate

question 35

Multiple Choice

Relating to randomization, which of the following statements is inaccurate?

• A)as the number of exceptions to random assignment increases, the statistical equivalence of the experimental and control groups decreases
• B)when exceptions to random assignment are made, no bias enters the selection process
• C)randomization in experiments for evaluation purposes are best suited for programs where exceptions are at a minimum
• D)Random assignment of people to receive some especially desirable or punitive treatment may not be possible for legal, ethical, and practical reasons.

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Definitions:

Absorption Costing

An accounting method that includes all manufacturing costs (direct and indirect) in the cost of a product.

Total Period Cost

The sum of all costs, both fixed and variable, incurred during a specified period of time, excluding product manufacturing costs.

Variable Costing

A costing method that includes only variable production costs—direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead—in product cost.

Net Operating Income

A company's revenue minus its direct costs and operating expenses, indicating the profitability from regular operations before interest and taxes.