Research Findings Indicate That __________

question 118

Multiple Choice

Research findings indicate that __________.

• A) gay fathers are less responsive to their children's needs than heterosexual fathers
• B) gay fathers are less consistent in setting limits than heterosexual fathers
• C) lesbian and gay parents are as committed to and effective as heterosexual parents
• D) children of lesbian mothers are more likely than peers to have mental health issues

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Definitions:

Operating Leverage

A measure of how revenue growth translates into growth in operating income, indicating how fixed and variable costs impact a firm's earnings.

Optimal Capital Structure

The combination of debt and equity that minimizes a company's cost of capital and maximizes its value.

Debt

Debt is an amount of money borrowed by one party from another, typically involving repayment of the principal amount along with interest.

Operating Leverage

A metric assessing the impact of increased sales on operational earnings, revealing the balance between a firm's fixed and variable expenses.