An Unobtrusive Measure That Occurs Naturally in a Research Context

question 26

Multiple Choice

An unobtrusive measure that occurs naturally in a research context is called a(n) ____ measure.

• A)indirect
• B)thematic
• C)self-report
• D)subjective

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Definitions:

Accounts Payable Period

The duration it takes for a company to pay off its supplier invoices.

Accounts Receivable Period

The typical period a firm takes to collect receivables from its clients.

Cash Cycle

The period between the outlay of cash for raw materials and receiving cash from customer payments, essentially measuring the time it takes for a company to turn its inventory into cash.

Compensating Balance

A minimum account balance that a borrower must maintain in a bank as a condition for obtaining a loan, often used to offset a portion of the bank's lending costs.