Data Collected from Several Entities Over a Period of Time

question 38

Multiple Choice

Data collected from several entities over a period of time (minutes, hours, days, etc.) are called

• A)categorical and quantitative data.
• B)time series data.
• C)source data.
• D)cross-sectional data.

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Definitions:

Corporation

A legal entity that is separate and distinct from its owners, providing limited liability protection to its shareholders and being capable of owning assets, entering contracts, and sue or being sued.

Accounts Receivable Turnover

A financial ratio indicating how many times a company's accounts receivable are collected during a period, reflecting the efficiency of credit policies and collection efforts.

Financial Information

Data and facts related to the monetary performance and position of an entity, including revenues, expenses, assets, and liabilities.

Debt Ratio

A financial ratio that measures the proportion of a company's total debt to its total assets.