In Science,operational Definitions Are Used to

question 69

Multiple Choice

In science,operational definitions are used to

• A)keep participants from knowing which treatment group they are in.
• B)reduce demand characteristics.
• C)increase ecological validity.
• D)define terms and variables so they can be objectively measured.

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Definitions:

Debt-to-equity Ratio

A financial indicator showing how much of a company's assets are financed by debt compared to shareholders' equity.

Receivable Turnover

A financial ratio that measures how efficiently a company collects its outstanding credit sales, typically calculated annually.

Inventory Turnover

A ratio showing how many times a company's inventory is sold and replaced over a period, indicating efficiency in managing and selling stock.

Acid-test Ratio

A stringent test that measures the liquidity of a company by comparing its most liquid assets (excluding inventory) against its short-term liabilities.