You Have Done Cross-Sectional Research with the Objective to Explain

question 7

Multiple Choice

You have done cross-sectional research with the objective to explain the variation in a certain dependent variable.You are writing the results chapter and making a set-up to discuss the (multivariate) regression analysis which you have executed.Which data you do not have to mention?

• A)Tolerance and VIF-values.
• B)The R-square of the model.
• C)t-values or p-values.
• D)The Durbin-Watson test statistic.

Calculate the pro forma financial figures given a set growth rate and specific financial ratios.

Understand the dynamics of cost, asset, and liability management in response to sales changes.

Analyze the effect of dividend payout policies on retained earnings and need for external financing.

Calculate the normal time for given operations based on observed times and performance ratings.

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Definitions:

Inventories

Assets held for sale in the ordinary course of business, or in the process of production for such sale, or in the form of materials to be consumed in the production process.

Basic Earning Power

A measure of a firm's profitability and efficiency, calculated as earnings before interest and taxes divided by total assets.

Debt Ratio

The ratio of total debt to total assets, it measures the percentage of funds provided by investors other than preferred or common shareholders. Also called debt-to-assets ratio.

ROE

Return on Equity; a measure of the profitability of a business in relation to the equity.