What Happens When Scientists Make Good Assumptions

question 18

Multiple Choice

What happens when scientists make good assumptions?

• A) They greatly simplify the problem without substantially affecting the answer.
• B) They further complicate an already complicated subject.
• C) They can leave out necessary variables that may result in incorrect answers.
• D) They are capable of eliminating invalid causations.

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Definitions:

Equity Method Investments

An accounting technique used to record investments in which the investor has significant influence over the investee but does not control it outright, typically through the ownership of 20% to 50% of the voting stock.

Cash Dividends

A financial distribution in the form of cash from a corporation to its investors as profits.

Dividend Revenue

Income received from owning shares in a company when the company decides to distribute some of its earnings to shareholders.

Unrealized Gain

The paper profit attributed to an investment that has increased in value but has not yet been sold by the investor.