Which of the Following Would NOT Strengthen the Validity and Credibility

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would NOT strengthen the validity and credibility of a scientific study?

• A)The study is published in a respected,peer-reviewed journal.
• B)The results of the study have been replicated by other researchers.
• C)The study is funded by a for-profit pharmaceutical company that has a financial interest in the study's results.
• D)The study is the culmination of long-term research involving thousands of participants.

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Definitions:

Variable Cost

Costs that change in proportion to the level of activity or volume of production in a business.

Contribution Margin

The amount by which the unit selling price exceeds the unit variable cost.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change in proportion to the activity of a business, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Variable Cost

Costs that change in proportion to the level of activity or production volume, such as materials and labor.