Which of the Following Is the BEST Example of an Effective

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the BEST example of an effective question on a mail survey?

• A) "What is the economy of scale achieved by the transference of heat through solar cells?"
• B) "Do you believe the synergy of the indigenous population has created a precursor to ecological disaster?"
• C) "Have you ever put food out for wild birds?"
• D) "Why do you think dogs make good pets and cats make poor pets?"

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Definitions:

Absorption Costing

A costing method that includes all manufacturing costs - direct materials, direct labor, and both variable and fixed manufacturing overhead - in the cost of a product.

Variable Costing

An accounting method in which variable manufacturing costs are included in product costs, while fixed manufacturing overhead is treated as an expense of the current period.

Net Operating Income

A financial metric that calculates a company's income after operating expenses are deducted, but before interest and taxes are subtracted.

Direct Material Cost

The expense of fundamental materials directly utilized in the production of a product.