Caution Is Urged with the Use of Translators in Assessment

question 73

Multiple Choice

Caution is urged with the use of translators in assessment situations because

• A) there is a shortage of translators who are truly "culturally competent."
• B) managed care and other third-party payers do not reimburse translation fees.
• C) words do not always retain their original meaning in translation.
• D) few translators are qualified to develop, administer, or interpret psychological tests.

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Definitions:

Variable Costing

A cost accounting method that includes only variable production costs (direct labor, direct materials, and variable manufacturing overhead) in product costs.

Unit Product Cost

The cost computed for a single unit, encompassing all direct materials, direct labor, and both variable and fixed overheads.

Break-Even

A situation where cumulative expenses and revenues balance out, leaving no profit or loss.

Sales Dollars

The total revenue generated from goods or services sold by a company, measured in dollars.