Which of the Following Represent Reliability or Validity Concerns When

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represent reliability or validity concerns when a researcher uses agency records?

• A) the number of general clerical staff since too few is not good
• B) changes in the operational definitions the agencies use to specify key terms
• C) maintaining consistent procedures the agency uses to collect the data over time
• D) agency records are generalizable to similar agencies

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Definitions:

Unamortized Trademark

The portion of the trademark's cost that has not yet been expensed through amortization in the financial statements, representing the remaining value of the trademark.

Cash Dividends

Cash dividends refer to payments made by a corporation to its shareholders, usually out of its profits.

Goodwill

Represents the intangible asset that arises when a company acquires another for a price higher than the fair value of its net identifiable assets.

Equity Method

An accounting technique used to record investments in other companies, recognizing income and changes in investment value in proportion to the ownership percentage.