Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) In the real world, specific projects should differ only slightly from the average investment made by the firm.
• B) We can estimate r_U for a new project by looking at single-division firms that have similar business risks.
• C) The project's equity cost of capital depends on its unlevered cost of capital, r_U, and the debt-equity ratio of the incremental financing that will be put in place to support the project.
• D) Projects may vary in the amount of leverage they will support - for example, acquisitions of real estate or capital equipment are often highly levered, whereas investments in intellectual property are not.

Grasp the concept of causation vs. correlation, including the ability to identify when a causal relationship can or cannot be inferred.

Recognize the importance and role of control groups in experimental research.

Identify the components required in an experimental design, including independent and dependent variables.

Understand the concept and implications of the third-variable problem in research.

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