Prior to Conducting a Research Investigation, Whose Approval Is Needed

question 6

Multiple Choice

Prior to conducting a research investigation, whose approval is needed?

• A) American Medical Association (AMA)
• B) Institutional review board (IRB)
• C) American Public Health Association (APHA)
• D) U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE)

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Definitions:

Coupon

The interest rate stated on a bond, representing the amount of interest paid to bondholders on an annual basis.

Interest Tax Shield

The reduction in income taxes that results from deducting interest payments on debt from taxable income.

Unlevered Cost of Capital

The cost of capital for a company that has no debt, representing only the cost of equity.

Financial Leverage

The use of borrowed money (debt) to finance the acquisition of assets, with the expectation that the income or capital gain from the new assets will exceed the cost of borrowing.