----------------Are Directly Observable, Concrete Representations of Hypothetical Constructs

question 43

Multiple Choice

----------------are directly observable, concrete representations of hypothetical constructs.

• A) Postulates
• B) Operational definitions
• C) Variables
• D) Research strategies

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Definitions:

Cost of Capital

The rate of return that a business must earn before generating value, taking into account the cost of funding the business through equity or debt.

Capital Structure

The combination of a corporation's long-term obligations, particular short-term liabilities, common stock, and preferred shares, employed to fund its general activities and expansion.

Net Present Value

A calculation used to determine the value of a future stream of income or expenses discounted back to the present value.