Which of the Following Correctly Describes a Characteristic of Conclusions

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly describes a characteristic of conclusions in a research report?

• A) "Conclusions" and "findings" are essentially the same statements.
• B) Conclusions should be based on the data obtained.
• C) Conclusions should be written as tentative statements.
• D) Conclusions represent a summary of the results.
• E) All of these are correct.

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Definitions:

Plowback Ratio

The proportion of the firm’s earnings reinvested in the business (and therefore not paid out as dividends). The plowback ratio equals 1 minus the dividend payout ratio.

Expected Growth Rate

The anticipated rate at which an investment, economy, or other financial entity will grow over a certain period.

Rate of Return

The outcome in terms of profit or loss on an investment over a designated period, presented as a percentage of the investment’s first cost.

Dividend

A part of a company’s profits given out to its shareholders, usually as cash or more shares.