Theories Describe Relationships That Might Logically Be Expected Among Variables

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Multiple Choice

Theories describe relationships that might logically be expected among variables. This expectation often involves _____: a person's attributes on one variable are expected to cause or encourage a particular attribute on another variable.

• A) the notion of effect
• B) the notion of cause and effect
• C) no notion of cause or effect
• D) the notion of causation

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin

The amount by which the sale of a product or service exceeds variable costs, indicating how much it contributes to covering fixed costs.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Marginal Costs

The additional cost incurred by producing one more unit of a good or service.

Average Costs

Total costs (fixed and variable) divided by the total quantity of output produced, representing the cost per unit of production on average.