In the Equation Y' = a + BX, What Does

question 46

Multiple Choice

In the equation Y' = a + bX, what does X represent?

• A) intercept
• B) slope
• C) individual's score
• D) predicted criterion score

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Definitions:

Fair Market Value

The price at which an asset would change hands between a willing buyer and a willing seller, not under compulsion and both having reasonable knowledge of the relevant facts.

Acquisition Differential

The excess of the cost of acquisition over the fair value of the net assets acquired in a business combination, often attributed to intangibles like goodwill.

Fair Value Enterprise Method

A valuation method that estimates the value of an entire enterprise as if it were traded in a fair and open market.

Non-Controlling Interest

A share in the equity of a subsidiary not owned by the parent company, also known as minority interest.