Identify the Sample and Population

question 28

Essay

Identify the sample and population. Also, determine whether the sample is likely to be representative of the population. A study is interested in whether men and women are equally
likely to vote Democratic, Republican or Independent or not vote in a presidential election.
Results were polled through a popular news website.

Describe the impact of the discount rate on present value calculations.

Understand the definitions of key financial concepts including present value, future value, discount rate, compounding, compound interest, and simple interest.

Apply the time value of money principle to real-life financial decision-making scenarios.

Explain the effects of time and rate of interest on the future value of investments.

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Definitions:

Compounded Quarterly

A method of calculating interest where the interest earned each quarter is added to the principal, thereby increasing the amount on which subsequent interest is calculated.

Interest Rate

The percentage of a loan amount that is applied as interest for the borrower, usually shown as an annual rate of the remaining loan balance.

Present Value

The present worth of a future amount of money or series of cash flows when a particular return rate is applied.

Semiannually

Occurring twice a year, typically every six months, often used in the context of interest or dividend payment schedules or reporting periods.