Members of Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups Are Often Somewhat

question 18

Multiple Choice

Members of racial and ethnic minority groups are often somewhat reluctant to participate in research studies because

• A) they are highly sensitive to privacy issues.
• B) they are distrustful of scientists in general.
• C) they do not have an appreciation for the value of research.
• D) researchers mistreated members of these groups in the past.

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Definitions:

Financial Leverage

The use of borrowed funds (debt) to amplify returns from an investment, which can increase the potential for profit as well as loss.

Variable Cost Ratio

The proportion of variable costs to total sales, indicating how variable costs change with sales levels.

Bond Issue

The process by which a borrower issues bonds to raise funds from investors willing to lend them money for a certain period.

Operating Leverage (DOL)

Operating leverage measures how revenue growth translates into growth in operating income. It is a measure of how sensitive the operating income is to the change in revenues.