A Variable That Is Irrelevant to the Hypothesis Being Tested

question 120

Multiple Choice

A variable that is irrelevant to the hypothesis being tested and can alter a researcher's conclusions is called a(n) ____.

• A)confounding variable
• B)independent variable
• C)dependent variable
• D)third variable

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Definitions:

Required Rate

The minimum rate of return on an investment that investors demand, taking into account the investment’s risk level compared to the risk-free rate of return.

Annual Cash Flows

The total amount of money being transferred into and out of a business, captured on a yearly basis, and used to assess the financial health of the entity.

IRR Cross-Over Rate

The rate of return at which two different investments have the same net present value; used in comparing project alternatives.

Annual Cash Flow

The net amount of cash and cash-equivalents moving into and out of a business in a given fiscal year.