The Primary Reason Descriptive/correlational Research Cannot Determine Conclusively That Variables

question 113

Multiple Choice

The primary reason descriptive/correlational research cannot determine conclusively that variables have a cause and effect relationship is because in conducting the research

• A) the researcher cannot control events or manipulate variables.
• B) only an experimental group is used.
• C) the data collected frequently comes from direct observations or statements made by subjects.
• D) the researcher observes behavior under artificial situations.

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Definitions:

Debt-Equity Ratio

This ratio, a test of financial leverage, divides a company's liabilities by its stockholders' equity.

Total Debt

The sum of all short-term and long-term liabilities held by an entity.

Total Assets

Total assets are the sum of all current and non-current assets owned by a company, reflecting its overall resources available for use in operations or for sale.

PE Ratio

The Price-to-Earnings Ratio (PE Ratio) is a valuation metric used to measure a company's current share price relative to its per-share earnings.