If Researchers Find Negative Results, They Should

question 48

Multiple Choice

If researchers find negative results, they should

• A) redesign the study to correct for any errors.
• B) report the negative outcome.
• C) rethink the literature review with the unexpected outcome in mind.
• D) All of these are true.

---

Definitions:

Period Cost

Costs that are expensed in the period in which they are incurred, typically including selling, administrative, and other non-production costs.

Net Operating Income

A financial metric that calculates a company's profitability by subtracting operating expenses from its operating revenues.

Break-Even

The point at which total costs and total revenue are equal, meaning there is no profit or loss.

Sales Dollars

The total amount of revenue generated from the sale of goods or services, measured in dollars.