Statistical Evidence

question 115

Multiple Choice

Statistical evidence

• A)can be used to draw conclusions about a specific cases.
• B)is applicable to classes of objects where only a few objects from the class have been studied.
• C)allows scientists to determine the mechanism that produces the dust ring in Centaurus A.
• D)allows scientists to deduce general characteristics about a class of objects with similar properties.
• E)provides insight into the behavior of an individual object based on careful observations of it.

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Definitions:

Cost of Equity

A theoretical payment made by a corporation to its stockholders to reward them for the risk involved in investing their funds.

Dividends

Money that a corporation gives to its members of shareholding, often coming from the profits of the company.

Beta

A measure of a stock's volatility in relation to the overall market; a higher beta indicates greater volatility and risk.

Preferred Shares

A type of stock that provides a fixed dividend before any dividends are paid to common stockholders and typically has no voting rights.