An Estimator of the Population Value Is Consistent

question 11

Multiple Choice

An estimator of the population value is consistent if

• A) .
• B)its mean square error is the smallest possible.
• C)Y is normally distributed.
• D) .

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Definitions:

Prior Period Adjustment

Corrections of errors in previously issued financial statements not attributable to the current period, affecting retained earnings directly.

Retained Earnings

The portion of a company's profits that is kept or reinvested in the business, rather than being paid out to shareholders as dividends.

Retained Earnings

The portion of a company's profits that is saved or retained and not distributed among shareholders as dividends, often reinvested in business operations.

Footnote

A footnote in financial statements is an additional note provided at the bottom of a financial document, offering further explanation or disclosure about the figures presented.