You Read the Following Description of a Study in a Journal

question 7

Multiple Choice

You read the following description of a study in a journal article: "Smith 1993) identified three strategies department chairs used in universities to help mentor faculty who aspire to become good teachers: class visits,discussions with master teachers,and organized classroom discussions." This quote illustrates what type of source of information for a literature review?

• A)A direct source from the author of a published research study
• B)A source of primary information useful in a literature review
• C)A source of secondary information useful in a literature review
• D)A source of tertiary information useful in a literature review

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Definitions:

Par Value

The face value of a bond or stock as stated by the issuer, which has implications for interest calculations or dividends.

Yield to Maturity

Yield to Maturity (YTM) is the total return anticipated on a bond if the bond is held until it matures, considering all payments from now until maturity, including coupon payments and the difference between the purchase price and the par value.

Coupon Rate

The annual interest rate paid on a bond, expressed as a percentage of the face value, to the bondholders.

Face Value

Face value is the nominal value stated on a financial instrument such as a bond or a stock certificate, important in determining its maturity value or dividend payments.