Salvatore Is Participating in a Survey

question 53

Multiple Choice

Salvatore is participating in a survey. Before starting, the researcher tells him that he will be paid five dollars for participating and that he can stop the survey at any point and still be compensated for his time. This is an example of

• A) confidentiality.
• B) informed consent.
• C) anonymity.
• D) All these answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Net Income

What a company ultimately earns in profit after removing the costs of taxes and expenses from its revenue.

Stockholders' Equity

The ownership interest of shareholders in a corporation, measured as the company's total assets minus its total liabilities.

Dividends In Arrears

Outstanding dividends on cumulative preference shares that have not been paid by the company in the time stipulated.

Common Stock

A type of security that represents ownership in a corporation, giving holders voting rights and entitlement to dividends.