Which Research Method Asks Subjects to Respond to a Series

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which research method asks subjects to respond to a series of items on a questionnaire or in an interview?

• A)secondary research
• B)participant observation
• C)an experiment
• D)a survey

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Definitions:

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

An estimation of the amount of credit sales that may not be collected, which is considered a contra asset account.

Bad Debt Expense

The cost associated with accounts receivable that a company is unable to collect.

Uncollectible Accounts

Debts owed to a company that are considered to be uncollectible and are thus written off as a bad debt expense.

Allowance Method

An accounting technique used to estimate uncollectable accounts receivable within a company's financial statements.