DrSan Collected Data from Numerous Data Sets Regarding Behaviorally Challenged

question 35

Multiple Choice

Dr.San collected data from numerous data sets regarding behaviorally challenged third graders.He has data from three levels: student,school,and state.What is the strongest way for him to analyze these data? He

• A)must analyze all three levels separately because there is no way to bring them together.
• B)may triangulate the data,using the same method to look at the three levels and check for consistency of findings.
• C)may merge data across units of analysis,developing a single data file.
• D)should shift to qualitative analysis,because this would allow for an interpretive approach to three data sets that don't fit together.

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Definitions:

Overhead Assigned

The allocation of indirect costs to specific products, services, or activities within a business.

Traditional Costing

A costing methodology that allocates manufacturing overhead based on volume-related measures such as labor hours or machine hours.

Direct Labor-Hours

The total hours worked by employees directly involved in the production process, indicative of the labor input required to complete production tasks.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

The rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to products based on an estimated level of activity.