Why Should a Researcher Avoid Drawing Conclusions or Making Generalizations

question 9

Multiple Choice

Why should a researcher avoid drawing conclusions or making generalizations based on the experiences of a small number of participants?

• A) Small samples invalidate hypotheses.
• B) The researcher may be unable to eliminate his or her bias.
• C) Data obtained from a small number may represent the phenomenon inadequately.
• D) Small samples increase historical threats to internal validity.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor-Hours

The total hours worked by employees directly involved in the production process, used as a basis for allocating labor costs to products.

Raw Materials

Basic materials that are used in the manufacturing process to produce goods and products.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate used to charge manufacturing overhead cost to jobs that is established in advance for each period. It is computed by dividing the estimated total manufacturing overhead cost for the period by the estimated total amount of the allocation base for the period.

Variable Overhead Rate

The ratio of variable overhead costs to an activity base, used to allocate variable overhead costs to products or services.