Which Type of Research Study Is a Compromise Technique That

question 196

Multiple Choice

Which type of research study is a compromise technique that essentially examines a number of different age groups at several points in time, and permits developmental researchers to tease out the consequences of age change versus age difference?

• A)longitudinal
• B)sequential
• C)cross-sectional
• D)experimental

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Definitions:

Discount Rate

The interest rate used to discount future cash flows to their present value, often in the context of investment appraisal or determining the net present value.

Net Present Value

The difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows over a period, used in capital budgeting to assess profitability of investments.

Working Capital

The difference between a company's current assets and its current liabilities.

Straight-Line Depreciation

A method of calculating the depreciation of an asset, where the asset's cost is evenly spread over its useful life.