Bai Is Conducting a Study on Learning

question 126

Multiple Choice

Bai is conducting a study on learning.When she manipulates an independent variable,it is possible that some other factor,such as noise in the hall,can affect learning in one of the groups but not in the other.This possibility reflects the presence of:

• A) a confound
• B) a dependent variable
• C) selection bias
• D) random assignment

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Definitions:

Machine Hours

The total operating time of machinery used in the production process during a specific period.

High-low Method

A technique used in cost accounting to estimate variable and fixed costs based on the highest and lowest levels of activity.

Fixed Cost

Expenses that do not change regardless of the production volume, including rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Machine Hours

A measure of the amount of time a machine is operated, used in costing and operational efficiency calculations.