The Independent Variable in an Experiment Is

question 52

Multiple Choice

The independent variable in an experiment is

• A) manipulated and is the hypothesized cause of a particular outcome.
• B) measured and is the hypothesized effect of a particular manipulation.
• C) based on self-selection.
• D) an indication of the degree of the relationship between two variables.

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Definitions:

Salvage Value

The forecasted salvage value of an asset when it's no longer useful, applied in determining depreciation amounts.

Accounting Rate

The interest rate used in the process of accounting, particularly in discounting cash flows, which can affect the calculation of net present value or internal rate of return.

Hurdle Rate

The minimum rate of return required by management for an investment to be acceptable, used in budgeting and capital allocation decisions.

Internal Rate

This term is too broad without specific context, such as “Internal Rate of Return (IRR).” Assuming IRR, it is a financial metric used to estimate the profitability of potential investments.