What is the operational definition of a variable?
a. the actual value of the variable
b. the number of variables in a study
c. All of these answers
d. how a variable is measured or counted
d
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Why does the media rely on a partnership with business and public relations practitioners?
A) Media look for opportunities to serve and inform their audiences. B) Media look for alternatives to advertising revenues. C) Federal law requires such partnerships in the name of public service. D) The communications industry is shrinking, and firms are looking for ways to stay in business. E) Shareholders are pressuring journalists to become more independent.
Overtime pay is paid for each hour worked in excess of ________ hours that work week
A) 35 B) 40 C) 45 D) 50
An employer would be expected to make reasonable accommodations for a disabled worker, such as A)creating a new job that the worker can do
B)adapting the work environment for all employees so the disabled worker doesn't feel segregated or stigmatized. C)providing transportation to and from the worker's home. D)allowing a part-time schedule.
Mahoe Corporation has provided the following financial data:Balance SheetDecember 31, Year 2 and Year 1AssetsYear 2Year 1Current assets: Cash$105,000 $190,000 Accounts receivable, net 255,000 220,000 Inventory 206,000 200,000 Prepaid expenses 44,000 50,000 Total current assets 610,000 660,000 Plant and equipment, net 1,065,000 970,000 Total assets$1,675,000 $1,630,000 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable$119,000 $110,000 Accrued liabilities 88,000 80,000 Notes payable, short term 53,000 50,000 Total current liabilities 260,000 240,000 Bonds payable 110,000 110,000 Total liabilities 370,000 350,000 Stockholders' equity: Common stock, $5 par
value 250,000 250,000 Additional paid-in capital 70,000 70,000 Retained earnings 985,000 960,000 Total stockholders' equity 1,305,000 1,280,000 Total liabilities & stockholders' equity$1,675,000 $1,630,000 Income StatementFor the Year Ended December 31, Year 2Sales (all on account)$1,330,000 Cost of goods sold 890,000 Gross margin 440,000 Operating expenses 393,571 Net operating income 46,429 Interest expense 10,000 Net income before taxes 36,429 Income taxes (30%) 10,929 Net income$25,500 Dividends on common stock during Year 2 totaled $500. The market price of common stock at the end of Year 2 was $8.06 per share.The company's total asset turnover for Year 2 is closest to: A. 6.57 B. 1.25 C. 0.80 D. 0.15