Several Factors May Influence the Reliability of Evidence

question 12

Essay

Several factors may influence the reliability of evidence. Identify and describe two of these factors.

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin

The difference between sales revenue and variable costs, representing the portion of sales that contributes to covering fixed costs.

Production Constraint

A limit to the amount or volume of production, often caused by the availability of resources, technology, or market demand.

Machine Hours

A measure of the amount of time a machine is operated in the production process.

Avoidable Costs

Avoidable Costs are expenses that can be eliminated if a particular decision is made, such as discontinuing a product or service.