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:

Accruals

Accounting adjustments for revenues and expenses that have been earned or incurred but not yet recorded in the accounts, to reflect the real-time financial performance.

Dividends Paid

The portion of a company's earnings that is distributed to shareholders as a payment.

Strategic Planning

A process by which organizations define their strategy or direction and make decisions on allocating their resources to pursue this strategy.

Operational Planning

The process of planning short-term actions and resources towards achieving medium-term objectives and strategies.