Which of the Following Nonreactive Measures Is an Example of Observation

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following nonreactive measures is an example of observation?

• A) Examining children's toys at a daycare to determine which ones are most popular as indicated by their wear and tear
• B) Examining garbage bins in a neighbourhood to determine nutritional habits
• C) Examining marriage records in an archive in order to compare marriage patterns among different communities over time
• D) An examination of high school yearbooks to compare the high school activities of those who had psychological problems in later life versus those who did not
• E) Counting and comparing the number of men and women who come to a complete stop at a stop sign to determine driving habits by gender

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Definitions:

Direct Materials Cost Variance

The difference between the budgeted cost of materials and the actual cost used in production.

Materials Cost

The expense incurred for the raw materials that are used in the production of goods or services.

Yards Per Unit

A measurement used to indicate the amount of yardage (length in yards) of material required or utilized per unit of production.

Direct Labor Variances

The differences between the budgeted or standard costs of direct labor and the actual costs incurred, which can indicate efficiencies or inefficiencies in labor usage.