After Rigorous Statistical Analyses Have Shown a Very Low Likelihood

question 87

Multiple Choice

After rigorous statistical analyses have shown a very low likelihood (usually 5% or less) of a result having occurred by chance alone, the result is said to be ____.​

• A) quantitatively probable​
• B) ​probably random
• C) ​statistically significant
• D) ​due to sampling error
• E) ​statistically probable

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Definitions:

Acquisition Differential

The difference between the cost of an acquisition and the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired.

Ownership Interest

Refers to the percentage or portion of a company that is owned by a shareholder, indicating a claim on assets and possibly a right to the income of the company.

Equity Method

An accounting technique used to record investments in which the investor has significant influence over the investee but does not control it outright.

Voting Shares

Shares that give the shareholder the right to vote on company matters, such as electing directors and approving company policies.