Why Do Business Analysts Use SPSS Rather Than Performing Calculations

question 15

Multiple Choice

Why do business analysts use SPSS rather than performing calculations by hand?

• A) Quantitative data analysis is so complex today it is essential to use a stats package.
• B) It reduces the chance of making errors in your calculations.
• C) It equips you with a useful transferable skill.
• D) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Book Value Per Share

Book value per share is a financial measure that quantifies the actual value of a company’s stock based on historical costs, expressed as the company's total net assets divided by the number of outstanding shares.

Price Earnings Growth Ratio

A valuation ratio that considers a stock's earnings growth rate in addition to its price-earnings ratio, providing a more complete picture of its value.

Shares Outstanding

The overall quantity of a corporation's stock shares presently held by all stockholders, encompassing those owned by institutional investors in block form and restricted shares possessed by the company's insiders and officers.

Stock Price

The expense involved in buying a company's stock in the financial market.