A Summary Measure That Is Computed from a Population Is

question 13

Multiple Choice

A summary measure that is computed from a population is called:

• A)a parameter.
• B)a statistic.
• C)a sample.
• D)All of these choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Accounts Receivable Turnover

A financial ratio that measures how efficiently a company collects revenue from its credit sales by comparing net credit sales with the average accounts receivable.

Net Realizable Value

The estimated selling price of goods minus the cost of their sale or disposal.

Direct Write-off Method

A method of accounting for bad debts that charges the amount directly to expense when it is determined to be uncollectible.

Allowance Account

An accounting reserve set up to account for future adjustments such as bad debts or product returns.