In Addition to Reporting the Response Rate, Researchers Should Compare

question 29

Multiple Choice

In addition to reporting the response rate, researchers should compare respondents with nonrespondents on:

• A) The timing of sample collection.
• B) Variables that impact the dependent variable.
• C) Ratio of total respondents and the number of items on the questionnaire.
• D) The percentage of random versus the percentage of nonrandom subjects.

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Definitions:

Dividend Income

Income received from owning shares in a company, typically paid out of the company's profits.

Capital Gains

The profit made from the sale of an asset, such as stocks or property, which exceeds its original purchase price.

Target Payout Ratio

The percentage of net income that a firm aims to pay out to its shareholders as dividends.

Earnings

The amount of profit that a company produces during a specific period, indicative of its financial health and performance.