Choose a Research Topic of Interest to You and Devise

question 59

Essay

Choose a research topic of interest to you and devise a scale to measure a relevant variable using one of the following methods:
a. Bogardus social distance scale
b. Guttman scale
Be sure to discuss all the steps you would go through in constructing your scale.

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Definitions:

APB No.25

Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, which outlined the method for accounting for stock issued to employees, focusing primarily on the intrinsic value method.

Intrinsic Value

The inherent or fundamental value of an asset, investment, or company based on underlying perception of its true value including all aspects of the business, in terms of both tangible and intangible factors.

Diluted Earnings

A metric that shows a company's earnings per share if all convertible securities were converted into common stock, often indicating a worst-case scenario for earnings per share.

Capital Structures

The mix of a company's long-term debt, specific short-term debt, common equity, and preferred equity, which is used to finance its overall operations and growth.