A Student Willing to Participate in a Debate Competition Required

question 45

Essay

A student willing to participate in a debate competition required to fill a registration form. State whether each of the following information about the participant provides categorical or quantitative data.
a. What is your date of birth?
b. Have you participated in any debate competition previously?
c. If yes, how many debate competitions have you participated so far?
d. Have you won any of the competitions?
e. If yes, how many have you won?

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Definitions:

Depreciation

The gradual reduction in the fair market value of tangible assets over time due to use, wear, and tear or obsolescence.

Dividend Increase

An action by a company to raise the amount of dividends paid per share, often seen as a sign of the company's strong financial health and future prospects.

Shareholder Scrutiny

The analysis and evaluation of a company's performance and governance by its shareholders, often to assess the effectiveness, policies, and strategic direction of management.

Terminal Growth Rate

The rate at which a company is expected to grow its dividends or free cash flow beyond the forecast period, into perpetuity, during valuation.