What Aspect Should Be the Primary Consideration in Critiquing the Research

question 12

Multiple Choice

What aspect should be the primary consideration in critiquing the research report of an experimental study and determining the validity of the conclusions presented?

• A) How well the researcher controlled for extraneous variables
• B) The direction of the relationship between dependent and independent variables
• C) The credentials and previous experience of the researcher
• D) The number of persons involved in the data collection process

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Definitions:

Standard Labour Rate

The predetermined or expected cost per unit of labor, used in budgeting and cost control.

Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual level of activity (direct labor-hours, machine-hours, or some other base) and the standard activity allowed, multiplied by the variable part of the predetermined overhead rate.

Direct Labour Hours

The total hours worked by employees directly involved in producing goods or delivering services, used to allocate labor costs accurately.

Standard Hours Allowed

The time that should have been taken to complete the period’s output. It is computed by multiplying the actual number of units produced by the standard hours per unit.