Which of the Following Steps in the Research Process Involves

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following steps in the research process involves calculating statistics?

• A) develop a research hypothesis to be tested
• B) collect data
• C) analyze data
• D) draw a conclusion regarding the research hypothesis

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Definitions:

Financial Risk

The risk added by the use of debt financing. Debt financing increases the variability of earnings before taxes (but after interest); thus, along with business risk, it contributes to the uncertainty of net income and earnings per share. Business risk plus financial risk equals total corporate risk.

Market Risk

The possibility for an investor to experience losses due to factors that affect the overall performance of the financial markets.

Diversifiable Risk

The portion of investment risk that can be reduced or eliminated through diversification among different assets.

Financial Leverage

Utilizing debt to finance additional assets, aiming to increase returns to shareholders but also increasing risk.