1Your Friend Mathilda Learns That You Are Taking a Course

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Essay

1.Your friend Mathilda learns that you are taking a course on the scientific study of relationships. She scoffs that it isn't possible to study relationships scientifically. Explain to Mathilda how the scientific method can be applied to the study of intimate relationships.

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Definitions:

Market Value

The estimated amount for which an asset or company could be sold on the open market.

Retention Ratio

The portion of a company's earnings that is not distributed as dividends but is retained by the business for reinvestment.

Retained Earnings

The portion of a company’s net profits that are kept within the company instead of being paid out to shareholders as dividends.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses, taxes, and costs have been subtracted from total revenue, often referred to as the bottom line.