Which of the Following Is an Example of Cross-Sectional Data

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of cross-sectional data?

• A) GDP of the United States from 1990-2010
• B) Daily price of DuPont stock during the first quarter
• C) Quarterly housing starts collected over the last 60 years
• D) Results of market research testing consumer preferences for soda

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Definitions:

Cost of Goods Sold

Costs incurred directly from the production of goods a company markets, including both materials and workforce expenses.

Days' Sales

A financial ratio that measures the average number of days a company takes to convert its inventory into sales.

Inventory Turnover

A financial metric measuring the rate at which a company sells and replaces its stock of goods during a particular period.

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company, including material and labor expenses.