Two Major Drawbacks of Qualitative Methods Are

question 51

Multiple Choice

Two major drawbacks of qualitative methods are:

• A) They have low generalizability and are time consuming.
• B) They have low generalizability and rely on the truthfulness of the respondent.
• C) They are time consuming and may miss nuances of a respondent's feelings.
• D) The rely on the truthfulness of the respondent and may miss nuances of a respondent's feelings.
• E) The have low generalizability and rarely specify causal mechanisms.

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Definitions:

Fair Value Adjustments

Adjustments made to the carrying value of an asset or liability to reflect its current market value.

Pre-acquisition Equity

The equity value of a company before being acquired by another entity, used to assess the financial status and baseline worth of the target company.

Revaluation Surplus

An increase in the carrying amount of an asset, recognized in equity, when its fair value exceeds its carrying amount.

Pre-acquisition Entry

An accounting entry made to adjust the values of the acquirer's and acquiree's assets and liabilities to fair value at the acquisition date.