What Does Positivism Refer To

question 5

Multiple Choice

What does positivism refer to?

• A) the scientific approach to the study of physical and social event
• B) the sociological perspective that everything should be interpreted optimistically
• C) the religious position that all events happen according to a divine plan
• D) the belief that everything can be studied as various parts of a whole

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Definitions:

Dividend Per Share

A measure of the total dividends declared in a period divided by the number of outstanding ordinary shares.

Excess Cash

The amount of cash owned by a business that exceeds its immediate operational and investment needs, often signaling financial strength.

Equity Financed

Refers to the method of funding a company or its operations through selling shares of stock to investors, rather than acquiring debt.

Market Price

The current value at which an asset or service can be bought or sold in a marketplace.