Since Computation of the Standard Deviation Requires Addition,division,and Other Mathematical

question 22

Multiple Choice

Since computation of the standard deviation requires addition,division,and other mathematical operations,it should be used for

• A)interval-ratio level variables.
• B)variables at any level of measurement.
• C)nominal level variables only.
• D)ordinal variables only.

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Definitions:

Dividend Payout Ratio

A financial metric that shows the percentage of a company's earnings paid out to shareholders as dividends.

Profit Margin

A financial metric measuring the amount of net income generated as a percentage of revenue, indicating the efficiency of a company in converting sales into profits.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from revenues, indicating the company's profitability.

Sales Increase

A rise in the amount of goods or services sold by a company, indicating a growth in revenue.