A Researcher Selects a Sample of 100 People to Investigate

question 40

Multiple Choice

A researcher selects a sample of 100 people to investigate the relationship between gender (male/female) and registering to vote.The sample consists of 40 females,of whom 30 are registered voters,and 60 males,of whom 40 are registered voters.If these data are used for a chi-square test for independence,what is the observed frequency for registered males?

• A)​12
• B)​28
• C)​40
• D)​42

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Definitions:

Dividend Irrelevance Theory

A theory proposed by Modigliani and Miller that suggests dividend policies do not affect a company’s capital structure or stock price in a perfect market.

Dividend Policy

A company's approach to distributing profits back to its shareholders, whether through cash dividends or share repurchases.

Dividend Irrelevance Theory

A theory suggesting that the dividend policy of a company is irrelevant to its value or the cost of capital and investment decisions.

"Bird in the Hand" Theory

The investment theory suggesting that investors prefer the certainty of dividend payments over potential capital gains because of the perceived lower risk.