Data That Are Observed or Collected Directly from Respondents Are

question 9

Multiple Choice

Data that are observed or collected directly from respondents are called

• A) direct samples.
• B) secondary data.
• C) stratified data.
• D) primary data.
• E) firsthand information.

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Definitions:

Common Size Analysis

An accounting method that expresses each line item on a financial statement as a percentage of a base amount, facilitating comparison across periods and companies.

Ratio Analysis

The examination of financial statements through ratios derived from them, used to assess an organization's financial health, efficiency, and performance.

Intracompany Comparisons

The analysis and comparison of financial and operational data within the same company over different periods or segments.

Intercompany Comparisons

The evaluation and comparison of financial and operational metrics across different companies within the same industry or sector.