A Scientist Investigates If There Is a Statistical Relationship Between

question 142

Multiple Choice

A scientist investigates if there is a statistical relationship between people's IQ scores and their risk of committing suicide. After months of tracking smokers and nonsmokers, she finds that the lower people's IQ scores are, the greater their risk is of attempting suicide at some point in their life. This scientist is using the ______ method of research.

• A) laboratory observation
• B) correlational
• C) survey
• D) experimental

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Definitions:

Significant Influence

The power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of an investee but not control those policies.

Net Income

Net income is the profit a company makes after deducting all its costs, expenses, interest, and taxes from its total revenues.

Book Value

The worth of an asset as stated in its balance sheet, factoring in the original cost of the asset reduced by depreciation.

Equity Method

An accounting technique used by a company to record its investment in another company, typically when it has significant influence but does not fully control it, usually through owning 20% to 50% of the voting stock.