Match the Terms with the Definitions

question 88

Multiple Choice

Match the terms with the definitions.
-The number of shares in the hands of stockholders.

• A)authorized stock
• B)board of directors
• C)bylaws
• D)premium
• E)capital stock subscription
• F)preferred stock
• G)paid-in capital
• H)cumulative preferred stock
• I)dividends
• J)double taxation
• K)outstanding stock
• L)no-par stock

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Definitions:

Lowering Alpha

Reducing the alpha level, or the threshold of significance, to decrease the probability of committing a type I error in hypothesis testing.

Type I Error

A statistical error occurring when a true null hypothesis is incorrectly rejected.

Type II Error

The error that occurs when a false null hypothesis is not rejected, meaning a true effect is missed.

Collecting Data

The process of gathering and measuring information on variables of interest in an systematic fashion that enables one to answer stated research questions, test hypotheses, and evaluate outcomes.