In a Random Sample, ____

question 15

Multiple Choice

In a random sample, ____.

• A) the independent variable is administered randomly to the participants in the study
• B) participants are chosen to be included in the study based on personal characteristics
• C) participants are taken on a volunteer basis only
• D) every member of the population has an equal chance of being a participant in the study

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Definitions:

Call Provisions

Terms in a bond contract that allow the issuer to repurchase and retire the bond at a specified price before maturity, protecting against interest rate risk.

Bond Indenture

A legal contract between a bond issuer and a bondholder, detailing the terms of the bond such as the coupon rate, maturity date, and obligations of the issuer.

Call Provision

A clause in a bond or other fixed-income security that allows the issuer to repay the principal before the maturity date.

Sinking Fund

A savings fund into which an organization sets aside money over time, intended to pay off a debt or bond at its maturity or to meet a future capital expense.