A Most Crucial Concern in Selecting Additional Dependent Variables to Compare

question 19

Multiple Choice

A most crucial concern in selecting additional dependent variables to compare to an outcome variable of interest is to be sure that these additional variables will

• A) not be affected by the program.
• B) be affected by the program.
• C) increase the external validity of the evaluation design.
• D) not reduce the probability of a Type I error.

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Definitions:

Fair Value

The valuation expected from selling an asset or the outlay needed to reassign a liability in a coordinated market transaction as determined on the measurement date.

Future Cash Flows

Estimates of the amount of money that is expected to be generated or expended by a business in future periods from its operational activities.

Goodwill

A non-physical asset that is recognized when a company is purchased at a price higher than the cumulative fair value of its recognizable net assets.

Interim Dividend

A dividend payment made before a company's annual earnings are calculated and finalized.