(Scenario II) Which of the Following Is a Potential Disadvantage

question 16

Multiple Choice

(Scenario II) Which of the following is a potential disadvantage to how data were collected in Scenario II?

• A) The participants may not have enough self-knowledge to accurately report their thoughts and feelings.
• B) The participants may have downplayed their depression and overstated their social life and family ties.
• C) Given the age of the participants, their answers may be subject to retrospective bias.
• D) All of the above are potential disadvantages.

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead

Costs that vary with production volume, such as supplies and utilities for manufacturing.

Rate Variance

The difference between the actual rate of expense or income and its expected (standard) rate, often used in variance analysis.

Direct Labor-Hours

The cumulative hours employees directly participating in the production process have worked.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials used in production and the expected (or standard) cost of materials.