A Few of the Variables for Which Data Were Collected

question 19

Multiple Choice

A few of the variables for which data were collected in the Viamedia survey about television viewing include age, gender, income, and type of device used to watch
Television. Which of the variables is categorical?

• A) Age
• B) Type of device used to watch television
• C) Income
• D) All
• E) None

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Definitions:

Discount Rate

Utilized in discounted cash flow analysis, this rate assists in calculating the present worth of forthcoming cash flows.

Net Present Value

A calculation that compares the value of all cash inflows and outflows of a project or investment using a discount rate to present day.

Internal Rate

Often shorthand for Internal Rate of Return (IRR), this is a metric used in financial analysis to estimate the profitability of potential investments.

Crossover Point

Crossover Point refers to the level of activity or the time at which two options have the same cost or benefit, making them indifferent choices.