Qualitative Historical Research Often Follows a Story Involving Specific Actors

question 45

Multiple Choice

Qualitative historical research often follows a story involving specific actors and other events occurring at the same time or takes account of the position of actors and events in time.In other words,qualitative historical research is usually ______.

• A)holistic
• B)conjunctural
• C)temporal
• D)narrative

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Definitions:

Actuarial Gains and Losses

Gains or losses that arise from the adjustment of assumptions or the application of actuarial models differently over time in evaluating a company's pension liabilities.

Projected Benefit Obligation

Represents an estimate of the total amount to be paid to participants in a defined benefit pension plan, based on employees' service and salary history.

Prior Service Cost

The cost associated with retroactive benefits granted in a pension plan amendment, recognized over the service lives of affected employees.

Plan Assets

Assets that are specifically earmarked to pay pension benefits, typically held in a pension fund.