You Are Analyzing Data That Has Been Collected in Annual

question 89

Multiple Choice

You are analyzing data that has been collected in annual waves for the past twenty years.Which of the following might be problematic in this type of analysis?

• A) many similar questions were asked during each of these waves, and the wording is consistent
• B) for the entire twenty years, the data was collected by personal interviews
• C) the definitions of some key items have changed over time within the culture
• D) using variables that are operationalized consistently over time

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Definitions:

Equipment

Tangible property that is used in the operations of a business, not intended for sale.

Cash

Currency and other liquid instruments that a company possesses, readily available for transactions.

Capital

Resources, including financial assets or funds, utilized by a company to fund its operations and growth.

Fair Market Value

The price at which an asset would be bought or sold in a fair transaction between willing and informed parties.