By Computing Confidence Intervals a Researcher Can

question 3

Multiple Choice

By computing confidence intervals a researcher can:

• A) have just as much confidence in an estimate from a small sample.
• B) offset some of the problems of having a nonrepresentative sample.
• C) estimate how precise her research results are likely to be.
• D) None of these alternatives is a good answer.

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

The accumulated net income of a company that is retained and not distributed to shareholders as dividends.

Net Loss

The result when a company's expenses exceed its revenues during a specific period, indicating negative profitability.

Cash Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholder members. It represents the share of earnings distributed.

Stock Dividends

A payment to shareholders in the form of additional shares of stock rather than cash.