Which Statement About Critical Thinking Is True

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which statement about critical thinking is true?

• A)Humans have a natural tendency to evaluate evidence critically.
• B)Courses designed to increase critical thinking usually are effective.
• C)Decisions based on empirical data necessarily involve critical thinking.
• D)Thought patterns that have been evolutionary adaptive often interfere with the ability to critically evaluate evidence.

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the expected variable overhead based on standard cost.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of raw materials and the standard or expected cost, multiplied by the quantity of materials purchased.

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the expected (or budgeted) variable overhead based on a standard rate.

Labor Efficiency Variance

measures the difference between the actual labor hours used and the standard labor hours expected for the production achieved, indicating labor efficiency.