Descriptive/correlational Research Methods Allow Researchers to

question 94

Multiple Choice

Descriptive/correlational research methods allow researchers to

• A) manipulate several variables at the same time.
• B) examine whether there is a link or association between variables being studied.
• C) draw conclusions concerning cause and effect relationships.
• D) exert precise control over the variables being studied.

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Definitions:

Dividends Payable

Refers to the amount of dividends that a company has declared to pay out to its shareholders but has not yet distributed.

Dividends Declared

The portion of a company's earnings that is approved by the board of directors to be distributed to shareholders.

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders and is instead reinvested in the business.

Dividends In Arrears

Dividends on preferred stock that have not been paid in the scheduled time but are owed to preferred shareholders.