Two Researchers Tell You They Study the Same Thing

question 34

Multiple Choice

Two researchers tell you they study the same thing. However, when you look at their research papers, they do not use similar methodologies or measurements. How is this possible?

• A)The researchers have the same conceptual definitions.
• B)The researchers have the same operational definitions.
• C)The researchers have the same conceptual definitions and operational definitions.
• D)The researchers do not have the same conceptual definitions nor the same operational definitions.

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Definitions:

Flow of Funds

The movement of money between different sectors of an economy, illustrating how funds are distributed and used.

Derivative Securities

Instruments in financial markets that derive their value from an underlying asset, index or financial benchmark, designed for risk management and speculative purposes.

Nikkei Stock Index

A stock market index for the Tokyo Stock Exchange, representing the performance of leading companies in Japan.

FTSE

The Financial Times Stock Exchange Group, a company that specializes in index calculation. Often referenced with its indices such as the FTSE 100.