The Fact That Survey Respondents Overreport Voting in Elections and the Frequency

question 24

Multiple Choice

The fact that survey respondents overreport voting in elections and the frequency of their church attendance is an example of the ________ effect.

• A)Hawthorne
• B)coattail
• C)social desirability
• D)bandwagon

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Definitions:

Sales Increase

The rise in the quantity or volume of products sold or revenue generated over a specific period.

Variable Expenses

Costs that vary in direct proportion to changes in the level of production or sales volume, such as materials or sales commissions.

Fixed Expenses

Expenses that remain constant regardless of the amount of goods produced or sold in a brief timeframe, including lease payments, wages, and insurance premiums.

Annual Profit

The net earnings of a company over a one-year period, calculated as revenue minus expenses, taxes, and costs.