If an Unhypothesized Relationship Is Found While Conducting Quantitative Research

question 97

Multiple Choice

If an unhypothesized relationship is found while conducting quantitative research, it should

• A) not be reported.
• B) be reported as a side note to the findings of the original hypothesis.
• C) be substituted for the original hypothesis if it is statistically significant enough.
• D) None of these are true.

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Definitions:

Parent Corporation

A larger corporation that owns more than half the stock of another firm, allowing it to control the subsidiary's management and operations.

Foreign Subsidiary

A company owned or controlled by another company (the parent) but located and operating in a country different from the parent company.

Statement Of Retained Earnings

A financial statement that outlines the changes in retained earnings for a specific period, typically impacted by net income and dividends distributed.

Functional Currency

The currency of the primary economic environment in which an entity operates and conducts its business, crucial for financial reporting.