The Goal of Applied Research Is to

question 67

Multiple Choice

The goal of applied research is to

• A)expand the use of methods.
• B)have some real-world effect.
• C)promote better ethics.
• D)train better researchers.
• E)improve upon basic research

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Definitions:

Return on Assets

Return on Assets (ROA) is a profitability ratio that measures the efficiency of a company in generating profit from its assets.

Average Collection Period

The average amount of time it takes for a company to receive payments owed by its customers, indicating the efficiency of its credit and collections policies.

Return on Equity

A measure of a corporation's profitability, calculated by dividing net income by shareholder equity, indicating how effectively equity is utilized to generate profits.

Return on Assets

A financial ratio indicating the profitability of a company relative to its total assets, measuring how efficiently assets generate profits.