In a Hypothetical Cross-Sectional Study,marriage Was Found to Be Strongly

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Multiple Choice

In a hypothetical cross-sectional study,marriage was found to be strongly associated with increased levels of happiness.Authors concluded that marriage was a cause of happiness.However,a reviewer of this study argued that because it is a cross-sectional study,it could not be determined whether marriage caused happiness or happiness caused marriage.What criterion of causal relationships was not met in the study according to the reviewer?

• A) Strength of association
• B) Biologic plausibility
• C) Dose response
• D) Temporal relationship
• E) Replication of findings

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Sales Dollars

The total revenue generated from the sale of goods or services before any expenses are deducted.

Break-Even Point

The production level or sales volume at which total revenues equal total expenses, resulting in no net loss or gain.

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The difference between sales revenue and variable costs, which contributes towards covering fixed costs and earning profit.

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