The Application of Mathematics to Describe and Analyze Data Is

question 61

Multiple Choice

The application of mathematics to describe and analyze data is known as

• A)dispersion.
• B)data reduction.
• C)statistics.
• D)calculus.

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Definitions:

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

This accounting practice represents a reserve for accounts receivable that may not be collectible, reflecting potential future losses due to credit sales.

Debit Balance

A debit balance is the remaining amount of money in an account, typically a bank account or a business's financial account, after all debits have been accounted for.

Credit Balance

A situation in financial accounts where the amount of credits exceeds the amount of debits, indicating an amount owed to the account holder.

Selling Receivables

The process of selling accounts receivable to a third party to get immediate cash, also known as factoring.