A Numerical Descriptive Measure Calculated from the Entire Population Is

question 62

Multiple Choice

A numerical descriptive measure calculated from the entire population is called:

• A) a parameter
• B) a statistic
• C) a sample
• D) a sampling distribution
• E) an estimator

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Definitions:

Residual Dividend

A policy where dividends are paid to shareholders from the leftover or "residual" profits after all operational and capital expenditures are met.

Reverse Stock Split

A corporate action where a company decreases the number of its existing shares to increase the share price without changing the company’s market capitalization.

Liquidating Dividend

A special dividend paid to shareholders when a company is partially or completely dissolved, representing a return of capital rather than profit.