Which of the Following Is an Example of Primary Data

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of primary data?

• A) internet research
• B) Nielsen ratings
• C) internal company data
• D) published industry standards
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Coupon Rate

The annual interest rate paid by a bond's issuer to its holders, expressed as a percentage of the bond's face value.

Par Value

The face value of a bond or the stock value stated in the corporate charter, representing the minimum standard value.

Zero-Coupon Bond

A debt security that does not pay interest but is traded at a deep discount, rendering a profit at maturity when the bond is redeemed for its full face value.

Yield To Maturity

The total return anticipated on a bond if it is held until the date it matures, accounting for interest payments and capital gains.