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Published on May 6, 2022 by Shona McCombes . Revised on November 20, 2023.
A hypothesis is a statement that can be tested by scientific research. If you want to test a relationship between two or more variables, you need to write hypotheses before you start your experiment or data collection .
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A hypothesis states your predictions about what your research will find. It is a tentative answer to your research question that has not yet been tested. For some research projects, you might have to write several hypotheses that address different aspects of your research question.
A hypothesis is not just a guess – it should be based on existing theories and knowledge. It also has to be testable, which means you can support or refute it through scientific research methods (such as experiments, observations and statistical analysis of data).
Hypotheses propose a relationship between two or more types of variables .
If there are any control variables , extraneous variables , or confounding variables , be sure to jot those down as you go to minimize the chances that research bias will affect your results.
In this example, the independent variable is exposure to the sun – the assumed cause . The dependent variable is the level of happiness – the assumed effect .
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Writing a hypothesis begins with a research question that you want to answer. The question should be focused, specific, and researchable within the constraints of your project.
Your initial answer to the question should be based on what is already known about the topic. Look for theories and previous studies to help you form educated assumptions about what your research will find.
At this stage, you might construct a conceptual framework to ensure that you’re embarking on a relevant topic . This can also help you identify which variables you will study and what you think the relationships are between them. Sometimes, you’ll have to operationalize more complex constructs.
Now you should have some idea of what you expect to find. Write your initial answer to the question in a clear, concise sentence.
You need to make sure your hypothesis is specific and testable. There are various ways of phrasing a hypothesis, but all the terms you use should have clear definitions, and the hypothesis should contain:
To identify the variables, you can write a simple prediction in if…then form. The first part of the sentence states the independent variable and the second part states the dependent variable.
In academic research, hypotheses are more commonly phrased in terms of correlations or effects, where you directly state the predicted relationship between variables.
If you are comparing two groups, the hypothesis can state what difference you expect to find between them.
If your research involves statistical hypothesis testing , you will also have to write a null hypothesis . The null hypothesis is the default position that there is no association between the variables. The null hypothesis is written as H 0 , while the alternative hypothesis is H 1 or H a .
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What are the health benefits of eating an apple a day? | Increasing apple consumption in over-60s will result in decreasing frequency of doctor’s visits. | Increasing apple consumption in over-60s will have no effect on frequency of doctor’s visits. |
Which airlines have the most delays? | Low-cost airlines are more likely to have delays than premium airlines. | Low-cost and premium airlines are equally likely to have delays. |
Can flexible work arrangements improve job satisfaction? | Employees who have flexible working hours will report greater job satisfaction than employees who work fixed hours. | There is no relationship between working hour flexibility and job satisfaction. |
How effective is high school sex education at reducing teen pregnancies? | Teenagers who received sex education lessons throughout high school will have lower rates of unplanned pregnancy teenagers who did not receive any sex education. | High school sex education has no effect on teen pregnancy rates. |
What effect does daily use of social media have on the attention span of under-16s? | There is a negative between time spent on social media and attention span in under-16s. | There is no relationship between social media use and attention span in under-16s. |
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A hypothesis is not just a guess — it should be based on existing theories and knowledge. It also has to be testable, which means you can support or refute it through scientific research methods (such as experiments, observations and statistical analysis of data).
Null and alternative hypotheses are used in statistical hypothesis testing . The null hypothesis of a test always predicts no effect or no relationship between variables, while the alternative hypothesis states your research prediction of an effect or relationship.
Hypothesis testing is a formal procedure for investigating our ideas about the world using statistics. It is used by scientists to test specific predictions, called hypotheses , by calculating how likely it is that a pattern or relationship between variables could have arisen by chance.
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Hypothesis testing involves formulating assumptions about population parameters based on sample statistics and rigorously evaluating these assumptions against empirical evidence. This article sheds light on the significance of hypothesis testing and the critical steps involved in the process.
A hypothesis is an assumption or idea, specifically a statistical claim about an unknown population parameter. For example, a judge assumes a person is innocent and verifies this by reviewing evidence and hearing testimony before reaching a verdict.
Hypothesis testing is a statistical method that is used to make a statistical decision using experimental data. Hypothesis testing is basically an assumption that we make about a population parameter. It evaluates two mutually exclusive statements about a population to determine which statement is best supported by the sample data.
To test the validity of the claim or assumption about the population parameter:
Example: You say an average height in the class is 30 or a boy is taller than a girl. All of these is an assumption that we are assuming, and we need some statistical way to prove these. We need some mathematical conclusion whatever we are assuming is true.
Hypothesis testing is an important procedure in statistics. Hypothesis testing evaluates two mutually exclusive population statements to determine which statement is most supported by sample data. When we say that the findings are statistically significant, thanks to hypothesis testing.
One tailed test focuses on one direction, either greater than or less than a specified value. We use a one-tailed test when there is a clear directional expectation based on prior knowledge or theory. The critical region is located on only one side of the distribution curve. If the sample falls into this critical region, the null hypothesis is rejected in favor of the alternative hypothesis.
There are two types of one-tailed test:
A two-tailed test considers both directions, greater than and less than a specified value.We use a two-tailed test when there is no specific directional expectation, and want to detect any significant difference.
Example: H 0 : [Tex]\mu = [/Tex] 50 and H 1 : [Tex]\mu \neq 50 [/Tex]
To delve deeper into differences into both types of test: Refer to link
In hypothesis testing, Type I and Type II errors are two possible errors that researchers can make when drawing conclusions about a population based on a sample of data. These errors are associated with the decisions made regarding the null hypothesis and the alternative hypothesis.
Null Hypothesis is True | Null Hypothesis is False | |
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Null Hypothesis is True (Accept) | Correct Decision | Type II Error (False Negative) |
Alternative Hypothesis is True (Reject) | Type I Error (False Positive) | Correct Decision |
Step 1: define null and alternative hypothesis.
State the null hypothesis ( [Tex]H_0 [/Tex] ), representing no effect, and the alternative hypothesis ( [Tex]H_1 [/Tex] ), suggesting an effect or difference.
We first identify the problem about which we want to make an assumption keeping in mind that our assumption should be contradictory to one another, assuming Normally distributed data.
Select a significance level ( [Tex]\alpha [/Tex] ), typically 0.05, to determine the threshold for rejecting the null hypothesis. It provides validity to our hypothesis test, ensuring that we have sufficient data to back up our claims. Usually, we determine our significance level beforehand of the test. The p-value is the criterion used to calculate our significance value.
Gather relevant data through observation or experimentation. Analyze the data using appropriate statistical methods to obtain a test statistic.
The data for the tests are evaluated in this step we look for various scores based on the characteristics of data. The choice of the test statistic depends on the type of hypothesis test being conducted.
There are various hypothesis tests, each appropriate for various goal to calculate our test. This could be a Z-test , Chi-square , T-test , and so on.
We have a smaller dataset, So, T-test is more appropriate to test our hypothesis.
T-statistic is a measure of the difference between the means of two groups relative to the variability within each group. It is calculated as the difference between the sample means divided by the standard error of the difference. It is also known as the t-value or t-score.
In this stage, we decide where we should accept the null hypothesis or reject the null hypothesis. There are two ways to decide where we should accept or reject the null hypothesis.
Comparing the test statistic and tabulated critical value we have,
Note: Critical values are predetermined threshold values that are used to make a decision in hypothesis testing. To determine critical values for hypothesis testing, we typically refer to a statistical distribution table , such as the normal distribution or t-distribution tables based on.
We can also come to an conclusion using the p-value,
Note : The p-value is the probability of obtaining a test statistic as extreme as, or more extreme than, the one observed in the sample, assuming the null hypothesis is true. To determine p-value for hypothesis testing, we typically refer to a statistical distribution table , such as the normal distribution or t-distribution tables based on.
At last, we can conclude our experiment using method A or B.
To validate our hypothesis about a population parameter we use statistical functions . We use the z-score, p-value, and level of significance(alpha) to make evidence for our hypothesis for normally distributed data .
When population means and standard deviations are known.
[Tex]z = \frac{\bar{x} – \mu}{\frac{\sigma}{\sqrt{n}}}[/Tex]
T test is used when n<30,
t-statistic calculation is given by:
[Tex]t=\frac{x̄-μ}{s/\sqrt{n}} [/Tex]
Chi-Square Test for Independence categorical Data (Non-normally distributed) using:
[Tex]\chi^2 = \sum \frac{(O_{ij} – E_{ij})^2}{E_{ij}}[/Tex]
Let’s examine hypothesis testing using two real life situations,
Imagine a pharmaceutical company has developed a new drug that they believe can effectively lower blood pressure in patients with hypertension. Before bringing the drug to market, they need to conduct a study to assess its impact on blood pressure.
Let’s consider the Significance level at 0.05, indicating rejection of the null hypothesis.
If the evidence suggests less than a 5% chance of observing the results due to random variation.
Using paired T-test analyze the data to obtain a test statistic and a p-value.
The test statistic (e.g., T-statistic) is calculated based on the differences between blood pressure measurements before and after treatment.
t = m/(s/√n)
then, m= -3.9, s= 1.8 and n= 10
we, calculate the , T-statistic = -9 based on the formula for paired t test
The calculated t-statistic is -9 and degrees of freedom df = 9, you can find the p-value using statistical software or a t-distribution table.
thus, p-value = 8.538051223166285e-06
Step 5: Result
Conclusion: Since the p-value (8.538051223166285e-06) is less than the significance level (0.05), the researchers reject the null hypothesis. There is statistically significant evidence that the average blood pressure before and after treatment with the new drug is different.
Let’s create hypothesis testing with python, where we are testing whether a new drug affects blood pressure. For this example, we will use a paired T-test. We’ll use the scipy.stats library for the T-test.
Scipy is a mathematical library in Python that is mostly used for mathematical equations and computations.
We will implement our first real life problem via python,
import numpy as np from scipy import stats # Data before_treatment = np . array ([ 120 , 122 , 118 , 130 , 125 , 128 , 115 , 121 , 123 , 119 ]) after_treatment = np . array ([ 115 , 120 , 112 , 128 , 122 , 125 , 110 , 117 , 119 , 114 ]) # Step 1: Null and Alternate Hypotheses # Null Hypothesis: The new drug has no effect on blood pressure. # Alternate Hypothesis: The new drug has an effect on blood pressure. null_hypothesis = "The new drug has no effect on blood pressure." alternate_hypothesis = "The new drug has an effect on blood pressure." # Step 2: Significance Level alpha = 0.05 # Step 3: Paired T-test t_statistic , p_value = stats . ttest_rel ( after_treatment , before_treatment ) # Step 4: Calculate T-statistic manually m = np . mean ( after_treatment - before_treatment ) s = np . std ( after_treatment - before_treatment , ddof = 1 ) # using ddof=1 for sample standard deviation n = len ( before_treatment ) t_statistic_manual = m / ( s / np . sqrt ( n )) # Step 5: Decision if p_value <= alpha : decision = "Reject" else : decision = "Fail to reject" # Conclusion if decision == "Reject" : conclusion = "There is statistically significant evidence that the average blood pressure before and after treatment with the new drug is different." else : conclusion = "There is insufficient evidence to claim a significant difference in average blood pressure before and after treatment with the new drug." # Display results print ( "T-statistic (from scipy):" , t_statistic ) print ( "P-value (from scipy):" , p_value ) print ( "T-statistic (calculated manually):" , t_statistic_manual ) print ( f "Decision: { decision } the null hypothesis at alpha= { alpha } ." ) print ( "Conclusion:" , conclusion )
T-statistic (from scipy): -9.0 P-value (from scipy): 8.538051223166285e-06 T-statistic (calculated manually): -9.0 Decision: Reject the null hypothesis at alpha=0.05. Conclusion: There is statistically significant evidence that the average blood pressure before and after treatment with the new drug is different.
In the above example, given the T-statistic of approximately -9 and an extremely small p-value, the results indicate a strong case to reject the null hypothesis at a significance level of 0.05.
Data: A sample of 25 individuals is taken, and their cholesterol levels are measured.
Cholesterol Levels (mg/dL): 205, 198, 210, 190, 215, 205, 200, 192, 198, 205, 198, 202, 208, 200, 205, 198, 205, 210, 192, 205, 198, 205, 210, 192, 205.
Populations Mean = 200
Population Standard Deviation (σ): 5 mg/dL(given for this problem)
As the direction of deviation is not given , we assume a two-tailed test, and based on a normal distribution table, the critical values for a significance level of 0.05 (two-tailed) can be calculated through the z-table and are approximately -1.96 and 1.96.
The test statistic is calculated by using the z formula Z = [Tex](203.8 – 200) / (5 \div \sqrt{25}) [/Tex] and we get accordingly , Z =2.039999999999992.
Step 4: Result
Since the absolute value of the test statistic (2.04) is greater than the critical value (1.96), we reject the null hypothesis. And conclude that, there is statistically significant evidence that the average cholesterol level in the population is different from 200 mg/dL
import scipy.stats as stats import math import numpy as np # Given data sample_data = np . array ( [ 205 , 198 , 210 , 190 , 215 , 205 , 200 , 192 , 198 , 205 , 198 , 202 , 208 , 200 , 205 , 198 , 205 , 210 , 192 , 205 , 198 , 205 , 210 , 192 , 205 ]) population_std_dev = 5 population_mean = 200 sample_size = len ( sample_data ) # Step 1: Define the Hypotheses # Null Hypothesis (H0): The average cholesterol level in a population is 200 mg/dL. # Alternate Hypothesis (H1): The average cholesterol level in a population is different from 200 mg/dL. # Step 2: Define the Significance Level alpha = 0.05 # Two-tailed test # Critical values for a significance level of 0.05 (two-tailed) critical_value_left = stats . norm . ppf ( alpha / 2 ) critical_value_right = - critical_value_left # Step 3: Compute the test statistic sample_mean = sample_data . mean () z_score = ( sample_mean - population_mean ) / \ ( population_std_dev / math . sqrt ( sample_size )) # Step 4: Result # Check if the absolute value of the test statistic is greater than the critical values if abs ( z_score ) > max ( abs ( critical_value_left ), abs ( critical_value_right )): print ( "Reject the null hypothesis." ) print ( "There is statistically significant evidence that the average cholesterol level in the population is different from 200 mg/dL." ) else : print ( "Fail to reject the null hypothesis." ) print ( "There is not enough evidence to conclude that the average cholesterol level in the population is different from 200 mg/dL." )
Reject the null hypothesis. There is statistically significant evidence that the average cholesterol level in the population is different from 200 mg/dL.
Hypothesis testing stands as a cornerstone in statistical analysis, enabling data scientists to navigate uncertainties and draw credible inferences from sample data. By systematically defining null and alternative hypotheses, choosing significance levels, and leveraging statistical tests, researchers can assess the validity of their assumptions. The article also elucidates the critical distinction between Type I and Type II errors, providing a comprehensive understanding of the nuanced decision-making process inherent in hypothesis testing. The real-life example of testing a new drug’s effect on blood pressure using a paired T-test showcases the practical application of these principles, underscoring the importance of statistical rigor in data-driven decision-making.
1. what are the 3 types of hypothesis test.
There are three types of hypothesis tests: right-tailed, left-tailed, and two-tailed. Right-tailed tests assess if a parameter is greater, left-tailed if lesser. Two-tailed tests check for non-directional differences, greater or lesser.
Null Hypothesis ( [Tex]H_o [/Tex] ): No effect or difference exists. Alternative Hypothesis ( [Tex]H_1 [/Tex] ): An effect or difference exists. Significance Level ( [Tex]\alpha [/Tex] ): Risk of rejecting null hypothesis when it’s true (Type I error). Test Statistic: Numerical value representing observed evidence against null hypothesis.
Statistical method to evaluate the performance and validity of machine learning models. Tests specific hypotheses about model behavior, like whether features influence predictions or if a model generalizes well to unseen data.
Pytest purposes general testing framework for Python code while Hypothesis is a Property-based testing framework for Python, focusing on generating test cases based on specified properties of the code.
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The criterion for statistical hypothesis testing that can be applied to test for the statistical significance of a regression coefficient is Student's t-test. In regression analysis, the statistical significance of a regression coefficient is often assessed to determine if there is a significant relationship between the independent variable(s) and the dependent variable. Student's t-test is the appropriate criterion for this purpose. The t-test assesses whether the estimated regression coefficient is significantly different from zero. It compares the magnitude of the estimated coefficient to its standard error, taking into account the sample size and the variability of the data. The resulting t-statistic is then compared to the critical value from the t-distribution, based on the desired significance level and degrees of freedom. If the calculated t-statistic exceeds the critical value, it indicates that the regression coefficient is statistically significant at the chosen level of significance. This means that the coefficient is unlikely to be zero and provides evidence of a significant relationship between the variables. Therefore, Student's t-test is used to test the statistical significance of regression coefficients. Learn more about Regression coefficient click here:brainly.com/question/10869805 #SPJ11
1. A learning curve unit cost equation takes the form Y(u) = aub for the uth unit produced. The cost to produce the 10th unit was $95, and suppose the equation corresponds to an 88% learning curve. How many units must be produced before the unit cost is $20?
39 units must be produced before the unit cost reaches $20.
The learning curve unit cost equation Y(u) = aub represents the cost to produce the uth unit. Given that the cost to produce the 10th unit is $95 and the equation corresponds to an 88% learning curve, we need to determine the number of units that must be produced before the unit cost reaches $20.
In the learning curve unit cost equation Y(u) = aub, the variable "u" represents the unit number, "a" represents the cost of the first unit, and "b" represents the learning curve index .
To solve for the number of units required to reach a specific unit cost, we can use the following steps:
Determine the learning curve index (b):
The learning curve index can be calculated using the formula: b = log(LC) / log(2), where LC is the learning curve percentage (expressed as a decimal). In this case, the learning curve index is b = log(0.88) / log(2) ≈ -0.129.
Calculate the cost of the first unit (a):
We are given that the cost to produce the 10th unit is $95. By substituting u = 10 in the equation, we can solve for a: 95 = a * 10^(-0.129). Solving for a, we find a ≈ 219.85.
Determine the number of units for the unit cost to be $20:
We need to find the value of u when Y(u) = $20. Substituting $20 for Y(u) and solving for u in the equation 20 = 219.85 * u^(-0.129), we find u ≈ 38.78.
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Suppose Peter is a 17-year-old, full-time high school student. At present he is working 12 hours per week, without pay, on his father's pig farm and is actively seeking a better job which he would take immediately. According to the BLS household survey, Peter would be classified as Select one: A. not in the labor force. B. not in the working-age population. C. unemployed. D. employed.
According to the information provided, Peter is actively seeking a better job and is currently working 12 hours per week on his father's pig farm. Based on this, Peter would be classified as:
C. unemployed.
Being unemployed means that an individual is actively seeking employment but is currently without a job. In this case, Peter is actively looking for a better job, indicating that he is unemployed.
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When conducting an expansionary open-market purchase, the Fed government bonds, interest rates....... aggregate demand and the price level a) purchases; decreases; increases; increases b) purchases, increases; increases: increases O c) sells; decreases increases; increases d) sells; increases; decreases: decreases
The correct option is A) Purchases, decreases, increases, increases. Here is the main answer explaining why it is the correct option.The Fed is capable of conducting an expansionary monetary policy by purchasing government securities through open-market operations , which enhances the money supply in the economy.
An open-market operation is a monetary policy that entails the buying or selling of securities on the open market by the central bank, such as the Fed, to increase or decrease the money supply in the economy. An open-market purchase is conducted by the Fed during an expansionary monetary policy, in which it purchases government bonds to increase the money supply. Through the purchase of securities , the Fed injects money into the economy, which boosts the supply of money. This increased money supply encourages banks to lend money to borrowers at a lower interest rate than they would have been able to. Borrowers borrow more because of the lower interest rates, resulting in a rise in investment and consumption . Furthermore, the expansionary policy leads to a rise in aggregate demand, as higher investment and consumption lead to an increase in demand for goods and services. Consequently, prices rise due to the increased demand.
In conclusion, conducting an expansionary open-market purchase by the Fed involves the purchase of government bonds to increase the money supply, decrease interest rates, increase consumption and investment, increase aggregate demand, and increase the price level . Therefore, option A, "Purchases, decreases, increases, increases," is the correct option.
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C2, D1, D3 Read the following case and answer the following question: Raid was born in Germany in 1985, his father gave him a building in Berlin. At the end of April, he decided to come to the UK after selling his building in Berlin. On the same date, he purchased a complex in London, and he use one of the flats at the complex as his home. Three months later he decided to go outside the UK for a 12- month trip. Question: Do you think that Raid for taxation purposes would be considered as a UK resident for the year 21/22 and why?
Raid would not be considered a UK resident for taxation purposes in the year 21/22.
Residency for taxation purposes is determined by various factors, including the number of days spent in a country, the individual's intention to stay, and their ties to that country. In this case, Raid's presence in the UK is limited to purchasing a complex and using one of the flats as his home. However, he leaves the UK three months later for a 12-month trip.
This suggests that Raid does not have a long-term intention to stay in the UK and is not establishing substantial ties to the country . Additionally, Raid's primary residence is in Berlin, as he sold his building there and only temporarily used a flat in London . Therefore, based on the information provided, Raid would not meet the criteria to be considered a UK resident for taxation purposes in the year 21/22.
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Keesha Co, borrows $260,000 cash on November 1 of the current year by signing a 120-day, 9%, $260,000 note, 1. On what date does this note mature? 2.&3. What is the amount of interest expense in the current year and the following year from this note? 4. Prepare journal entries to record(a) issuance of the note, (b) accrual of Interest on December 31, and (c) payment of the note at maturity
Interest expense is the cost a person or business incurs when borrowing money from outside sources. It is an accounting of interest payments made on outstanding debt commitments , including loans, bonds, and other debt instruments .
When a business or person takes out a loan, the lender normally collects interest as payment for extending the money. The amount paid to the lender on a regular basis as interest on the outstanding debt—typically monthly or yearly—is known as the interest expenditure .
Interest expense is recorded as an expense in the financial statements of a company, specifically in the income statement.
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Robbie is a 20 year old dependent who is a full time student. Robbie has $7,800 in income from wages and $8,000 of interest income from bonds inherited from his grandmother, What is the amount of Robbie's Computed Tax Liability for the Year 2021 before consideration of tax credits or payments? USE THE TAX RATE SCHEDULES POSTED IN THE CONTENT SECTION OF O2 (since I've found errors in some others that are publicly available)! Enter your numerical answer under the following format: 1) DO NOT USE A DOLLAR SIGN 2) DO NOT USE A COMMA SEPARATOR FOR THOUSANDS IF APPLICABLE: 3) ROUND UP ANY FRACTIONAL AMOUNTS, IF APPLICABLE, TO THE NEAREST DOLLAR Answer: 765
To get the amount of Robbie's Computed Tax Liability for the Year 2021 before consideration of tax credits or payments, we need to round up any fractional amounts , if applicable, to the nearest dollar. So the answer is $765.
Robbie is a 20-year-old dependent who is a full-time student . Robbie has $7,800 in income from wages and $8,000 of interest income from bonds inherited from his grandmother. Let's calculate the Computed Tax Liability for the Year 2021 before consideration of tax credits or payments using the tax rate schedules posted in the content section of O2.Solution:Taxable Income = (Wages) + (Interest Income) = $7,800 + $8,000 = $15,800Note: Interest income is taxable, so the total income is $15,800.Tax Liability from Tax Tables2021 Tax Tables show that $9,950 is the taxable income threshold for single taxpayers. Robbie's taxable income exceeds this threshold by $5,850 ($15,800 - $9,950). Robbie will be taxed at a rate of 12% on this amount. Thus,Tax Liability = (Rate × (Taxable Income - Threshold)) + BaseTax= (12% × ($15,800 - $9,950)) + $995= $762.60 + $995= $1,757.60.To get the amount of Robbie's Computed Tax Liability for the Year 2021 before consideration of tax credits or payments, we need to round up any fractional amounts, if applicable, to the nearest dollar.So, the answer is $765. Answer: 765
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The food services division of Cedar River Amusement Park, Inc. is studying the amount families who visit the amusement park spend per day on food and drink. A sample of 40 families who visited the park yesterday revealed they spent the following amounts. $77 $19 $63 $84 $38 $54 $50 $60 $54 $56 $36 $26 $50 $34 $44 $41 $58 $58 $53 $51 $63 $62 $61 $61 $66 $ 52 $60 $61 $47 $63 $71 $66 $ 71 $63 a. How many classes will sample have? [1 mark] b. How many intervals will it have? [1 mark] c. what will be the upper and lower limit? [1 mark] d. construct a histogram and a pie chart to present the data according to classes. [7 marks]
A. The sample has 6 classes.
B. The sample has 6 intervals.
C. Lower class limits: $19, $30, $41, $52, $63, $74
Upper class limits: $30, $41, $52, $63, $74, $85
a. The number of classes in the sample can be determined using the formula:
k = 1 + 3.322 log n, where n is the sample size and k is the number of classes.
Substituting n = 40 into the formula:
k = 1 + 3.322 log 40 ≈ 1 + 3.322 × 1.602 ≈ 1 + 5.326 ≈ 6
Therefore, there are 6 classes in the sample.
b. The range of a set of values is calculated by taking the difference between the highest and lowest values in the set.
Range = Maximum value - Minimum value
= $84 - $19 = $65
Since there are six classes in the sample, dividing the range by the number of classes yields the class interval:
Class interval = Range /Number of classes
= $65/6 ≈ $11
Thus, there are six intervals in the sample.
c. The limits of each class interval can be calculated by starting with the lowest value of the set and adding the class interval repeatedly until all class intervals have been covered.
Lower class limits: $19, $30, $41, $52, $63, $74
Upper class limits : $30, $41, $52, $63, $74, $85
d. A histogram and a pie chart that represent the data in terms of classes are shown below. The y-axis of the histogram shows the frequency (number of families) in each class interval, while the x-axis shows the class intervals. The pie chart shows the proportion of families in each class interval.
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A. Equipment With A Book Value Of $82,500 And An Original Cost Of $163,000 Was Sold At A Loss Of $32,000. B. Paid $109,000 Cash For A New Truck. C. Sold Land Costing $315,000 For $415,000 Cash, Yielding A Gain Of $100,000. D. Stock Investments Were Sold For $94,900 Cash, Yielding A Gain Of $15,500. Use The Above Information To Determine Cash Flows From investing activities.
The cash flows from investing activities are as follows:
A. Cash outflow of $32,000.
B. Cash outflow of $109,000.
C. Cash inflow of $415,000.
D. Cash inflow of $94,900.
Cash refers to physical currency and coins, as well as funds held in bank accounts or other highly liquid assets that are readily accessible for transactions. It is a crucial component of a company's or individual's financial position and serves as a medium of exchange for goods, services, and debt settlement. Cash represents liquid assets that can be used to meet immediate financial obligations or invest in opportunities. Managing cash effectively is essential for maintaining liquidity, covering expenses, meeting financial obligations, and funding business operations. Cash flows, both inflows and outflows, are recorded in cash flow statements to track the movement of cash and provide insights into a company's financial health and cash management .
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Cost of equity: SML. Stan is expanding his business and will sell common stock for the needed funds. If the current risk-free rate is 4.6% and the expected market return is 14.2%, Question
According to the information we can infer that the correct option is 10.56% if the beta of the stock is 1.01 (option C):
To calculate the cost of equity can be determined using the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) with the following formula:
Now, we have to prove each option to identify the correct one:
For option (a):
For option (b):
For option (c):
For option (d):
According to the above we can conclude that the correct answer is option (c) 10.56% if the beta of the stock is 1.01.
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Stan is expanding his business and will sell common stock for the needed funds. If the current risk-free rate is 4.3% and the expected market return is 10.5%, the cost of equity for Stan is a. 9.01% if the beta of the stock is 0.76. b. 9.94% if the beta of the stock is 0.91 c. 10.56% if the beta of the stock is 1.01. d. 1 1.37% if the beta of the stock is 1.14
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1. Skippy has the following utility function: u = xy and faces the budget constraint: M = Pxx+Pyy. (a) Use the MRS = Px/py and the budget constraint OR Lagrange method to find Skippy's demand functions, indirect utility and expenditure function. (b) Suppose M = 120, Py = 1 and P = 4. What is Skippy's optimal x, y and utility number? If the price of x was lowered to 2 what would be her x,y and utility number (c) What is the most Skippy would pay to have Pr lowered to 2? (d) Suppose M = 120, Py = 1 and Pr = 4. How much additional income would Skippy need to be as well off as if the price of a had fallen to 2?
Skippy has the following utility function: u = xy and faces the budget constraint: M = Pxx+ Pyy. The MRS is equal to Px/Py. The utility maximization problem is subject to the budget constraint. The LaGrange function is expressed as: L = xy + λ (M - Pxx - Pyy)Differentiating L with respect to x and equating to zero yields;
∂L/∂x = y - 2λPx = 0.
Differentiating L with respect to y and equating to zero yields;
Differentiating L with respect to λ and equating to zero yields;
M - Pxx - Pyy = 0
y = 2λPx and
Substituting the expression of y into the budget constraint yields;
M = Px (2λPx) + Pyy.
Substituting the expression of x into the budget constraint yields;
M = Py (2λPy) + Pxx.
Rearranging the equation;
λ = √(M/2(Px)(Py))
Substituting the value of λ into the expressions of x and y gives;
x = (M/2Px), and y = (M/2Py).
The demand functions are x = M/2Px, and y = M/2Py.The indirect utility function is equal to the maximum utility level attained by a consumer at a given price and income. The indirect utility function is given by:
V (P, M) = u (x*, y*)
= (M/2Px) (M/2Py)
= M2/(4PXPY)
The expenditure function is given by:
e (P, U) = min {Pxx + Pyy: u (x, y) = U}
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Consider a simple macro model with demand-determined output. Other things being equal, the price level and desired aggregate expenditure are related to each other O a. proportionally. O b. exponentially. O c. progressively. O d. negatively. O e. positively.
In a simple macro model with demand-determined output, the price level and desired aggregate expenditure are typically related to each other in an inversely proportional manner.
This means that as the price level increases, the desired aggregate expenditure decreases, and vice versa. This inverse relationship is known as the negative relationship between the price level and aggregate expenditure .
The reason for this relationship can be understood through the components of aggregate expenditure. Aggregate expenditure consists of consumption expenditure (C), investment expenditure (I), government expenditure (G), and net exports (NX). The consumption expenditure component is typically the largest part of aggregate expenditure and is influenced by the price level.
As the price level increases, the purchasing power of households decreases. This means that for a given level of income , consumers can afford to purchase fewer goods and services. As a result, consumption expenditure decreases, leading to a decrease in the overall desired aggregate expenditure.
Similarly, the price level affects other components of aggregate expenditure. Higher prices can increase the cost of investment projects, discourage government spending, and affect the competitiveness of exports, leading to a decrease in investment, government expenditure, and net exports, respectively.
Overall, the negative relationship between the price level and desired aggregate expenditure is a fundamental concept in macroeconomics . It illustrates how changes in the price level can impact the overall level of spending in an economy. This relationship forms the basis for analyzing the effects of monetary policy, as central banks adjust interest rates to influence the price level and stimulate or dampen aggregate expenditure to achieve macroeconomic stability.
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When a company declares and distributes stock dividends, it should be reported on financing activities section of the statement of cash flows. O True O False
The given statement is false. When a company declares a stock dividend , it does not involve any cash flow. Instead, the company issues new shares of stock to its existing shareholders in proportion to their existing holdings.
This increases the number of shares outstanding, but does not affect the company's cash balance.As a result, stock dividends are not reported on the statement of cash flows . The statement of cash flows only reports cash inflows and outflows, and stock dividends do not involve any cash.Stock dividends are reported on the statement of stockholders' equity. This statement shows the changes in a company's equity accounts over time, including changes due to stock dividends, stock splits, and other equity transactions.
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there are three objectives to this assignment: 1. to familiarize yourself with a real scheduler. 2. to change that scheduler to a new algorithm. 3. to make a graph
The objectives of the assignment are to familiarize yourself with a real scheduler, change the scheduler to a new algorithm, and create a graph.
The assignment has three objectives. Firstly, it aims to familiarize you with a real scheduler, allowing you to understand its functionalities and operation. This involves studying the existing scheduler and gaining knowledge about its algorithm and features .
Secondly, the assignment requires you to modify the scheduler by implementing a new algorithm. This task involves analyzing the current scheduler's limitations or requirements and designing and implementing a new algorithm that addresses those concerns or improves its performance in some way.
The modification should involve changing the logic or functionality of the scheduler to incorporate the new algorithm.
Lastly, the assignment requires you to create a graph. This graph could represent various aspects related to the scheduler , such as performance metrics, system utilization, or the impact of the new algorithm.
The graph will visually represent data and provide a clear understanding of the scheduler's behavior or the effects of the algorithm change.
Overall, the assignment aims to provide a practical learning experience by working with a real scheduler, applying algorithmic modifications, and visually presenting the results through a graph.
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Willow Brook National Bank operates a drive-up teller window that allows customers to complete bank transactions without getting out of their cars. On weekday mornings, arrivals to the drive-up teller window occur at random, with an arrival rate of 18 customers per hour or 0.3 customers per minute. What is the mean or expected number of customers that will arrive in a ten-minute period?
Willow Brook National Bank operates a drive-up teller window that allows customers to complete bank transactions without getting out of their cars.
The Poisson distribution is applied when events occur randomly in a given period, and the average number of events per interval is known or estimated.The expected number of customers that will arrive in a ten-minute period is 3 customers.
The calculated value of the expected number of customers can be used to estimate the probability of the number of customers who will arrive at the drive-up teller window in the future. Suppose the bank wants to find the probability of having four customers arrive at the drive-up teller window in a ten-minute period. The bank can use the Poisson distribution to estimate the probability.
The probability of having four customers arrive at the drive-up teller window in a ten-minute period can be calculated as follows: P(X = 4) = e−3(3^4 / 4!) = 0.168The bank can conclude that there is a 16.8% chance of having four customers arrive at the drive-up teller window in a ten-minute period.
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An open-ended fund has stocks of three companies: 1,406 shares of K.Kreme currently valued at $14.00. 947 shares of Ben & Jerry's currently values at $44.00 and 2,180 shares of Coke currently valued at $53.00. The fund has 3500 shares outstanding. What is the net asset value (NAV) of the fund? Enter your answer rounded to 2 decimals, and without any units. So, for example, if your answer is 64.4568 , then just enter 64.46.
The net asset value (NAV) of the fund is $ 50.54 .
To calculate the net asset value (NAV) of the fund, we need to determine the total value of the stocks held by the fund and divide it by the total number of shares outstanding.
Let's calculate the total value of each stock:
K.Kreme: 1,406 shares * $14.00/share = $19,684.00
Ben & Jerry's: 947 shares * $44.00/share = $41,668.00
Coke: 2,180 shares * $53.00/share = $115,540.00
Now, we sum up the total value of all stocks:
$19,684.00 + $41,668.00 + $115,540.00 = $ 176,892.00
Finally, we divide the total value by the number of shares outstanding to get the net asset value (NAV) of the fund:
$176,892.00 / 3,500 shares = $50.54
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To obtain a party's nomination for a seat in Congress, a candidate must typically: a. win a plurality of votes in a primary election. b. win a majority of votes in a primary election. c. obtain the party's approval after winning a primary.
To obtain a party's nomination for a seat in Congress, a candidate must typically win a plurality of votes in a primary election. primary election is a preliminary election in which voters choose their party's nominees for public office.
This is the main answer.A
The primary goal of a primary election is to narrow the field of candidates for an office or position . The winner of the primary election is usually the nominee of their respective political party. That is to say, to become a political party's nominee for Congress, a candidate must win the primary election of that party.The option a, "win a plurality of votes in a primary election" is the correct answer.
Candidates must win a plurality of votes in the primary election to obtain a party's nomination for a seat in Congress. A plurality refers to a greater number of votes than any other candidate but not necessarily a majority. In other words, to obtain a party's nomination for a seat in Congress, a candidate must win more votes than any other candidate in the primary election.
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Firm commitment versus best efferts. Astro Investment Bank offers Lunar Vacations the following options on its initial public sale of equity: (a) a best efforts arrangement whereby Astro will keep 3.1% of the retail sales or (b) a firm commitment arrangement of $10,200,000. Lunar plans on offering shares at $11.17 per share to the public. What is the break-even point in number of shares for Lunar Vacations? What are the proceeds to Lunar Vacations and Astro Investment Bank at the break-even point?
The break - even point in number of shares for Lunar Vacations is determined by dividing the total amount needed to be raised by the offer price per share.
To determine the break-even point in number of shares for Lunar Vacations, we need to divide the total amount needed to be raised by the offer price per share. In this case, the total amount needed to be raised is $ 10,200,000 and the offer price per share is $11.17. Dividing these values, we find that the break-even point is approximately 914,438 shares .
At the break-even point, the proceeds to Lunar Vacations can be calculated by multiplying the offer price per share by the number of shares sold , which is 914,438 in this case. The proceeds to Lunar Vacations would be approximately $10,220,000.
For Astro Investment Bank, in the best efforts arrangement, they keep 3.1% of the retail sales . Since the break-even point represents the point where no profit or loss is incurred, Astro Investment Bank would not receive any proceeds at the break-even point.
Therefore, the break-even point for Lunar Vacations is approximately 914,438 shares, and at this point , Lunar Vacations would receive proceeds of approximately $10,220,000, while Astro Investment Bank would not receive any proceeds in the best efforts arrangement.
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Discussion Questions 1. Why do you think cyber crime is a threatening fraud? 2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of keeping a credit/ visa or debit card? 3. Having a cash less society is one of the aims of any developing or developed country. What could be the advantages and disadvantages of carrying your card around to undertake daily transactions? 4. Why are banks putting up measures such as limited transactions in a day by a customer, even though the money is owned by the customer and he or she should be allowed to undertake any number of transactions they like? 5. When a customer has suffered losses via credit card fraud, is it only the customer's loss or the bank's loss as well? Explain why or why not? 6. Find out the maximum amount of withdrawal you can make in a day using your access card from a Fijian bank. Why is there a limit this? 7. Some emails can be sent cloning as your employer asking for your information. What should you do in such a case? 8. What is the measure you should undertake if you identify any unusual transaction from your account? Why should you undertake that measure? 9. What measures has Fiji as a country undertaken to ensure it is safe from cyber fraud? 10. After studying the lecture on cyber fraud, what measures should you undertake to ensure that you and your employer is safe from cyber fraud?
1. Cybercrime is a threatening fraud because it can result in significant financial losses , identity theft, and damage to individuals, businesses, and even governments. Cybercriminals can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, such as personal and financial data, and use it for fraudulent activities or sell it on the dark web. They can also launch sophisticated attacks, such as ransomware or phishing, to exploit vulnerabilities in computer systems and networks. The rapid advancement of technology and increasing connectivity have made individuals and organizations more vulnerable to cyber threats, making cybercrime a serious concern.
2. Advantages and disadvantages of keeping a credit/visa or debit card:
- Advantages: Convenience and ease of use, widely accepted for payment, can help build credit history (in the case of credit cards), offers rewards and benefits (such as cashback or airline miles), can provide purchase protection and dispute resolution services.
- Disadvantages: Risk of overspending and accumulating debt (in the case of credit cards), potential for high-interest rates and fees, vulnerability to fraud and identity theft, reliance on electronic systems (which can be subject to outages or technical issues), potential for impulse buying and lack of financial discipline.
3. Advantages and disadvantages of carrying your card for daily transactions in a cashless society :
- Advantages: Convenience and efficiency in making transactions, reduced need to carry cash, ability to track and manage expenses digitally, potential for faster and more secure transactions , accessibility to online shopping and global transactions.
- Disadvantages: Dependency on technology and electronic systems, vulnerability to cyber fraud and hacking, potential for unauthorized access to personal and financial information, risk of losing the card or having it stolen, reliance on stable internet connectivity, exclusion of individuals without access to digital payment methods.
4. Banks implement measures such as limited transactions in a day by a customer to enhance security and prevent fraud. These measures are put in place to protect both the customer and the bank. By limiting the number of transactions , banks can detect and prevent suspicious activities more effectively, reducing the risk of unauthorized access and fraudulent transactions. Additionally, these measures help banks manage their operational and financial risks and maintain the overall stability of the banking system.
5. When a customer suffers losses via credit card fraud, both the customer and the bank can experience losses, although the extent may vary. Typically, banks have systems in place to detect and prevent fraudulent transactions, and they often provide reimbursement to customers for unauthorized charges. However, some banks may have specific terms and conditions regarding liability for fraudulent transactions, and customers are usually required to report the fraud promptly to minimize their liability. It is important for customers to review their bank's policies and take appropriate measures to protect their accounts and personal information .
6. The maximum amount of withdrawal a person can make in a day using an access card from a Fijian bank may vary depending on the bank and the type of account held by the individual. Limits on daily withdrawals are often implemented as a security measure to protect customers from potential fraud or theft. By setting withdrawal limits, banks can mitigate the risk of unauthorized access to funds and minimize the potential financial impact in case of card loss or theft. Additionally, withdrawal limits help banks manage liquidity and maintain efficient operations.
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The form of business that does not carry unlimited personal liability for the owner is A. A general partnership B. A sole proprietorship C. A corporation D. None. All forms of busi
Option (c), The form of business that does not carry unlimited personal liability for the owner is a corporation .
This form of business structure provides limited liability protection to the owners, meaning that their personal assets are not at risk if the business is sued or goes bankrupt.
The type of business that does not carry unlimited personal liability for the owner is a corporation. The option is C.
The word "corporation" refers to a kind of business that has a separate legal entity from its owners. A corporation is a business entity that is separate from its owners, and it can sue or be sued in its name. Corporations' owners, known as shareholders , are not personally liable for the corporation's debts or legal obligations. This is a big advantage for business owners because it means that their personal assets are not at risk if the business goes bankrupt or is sued.
A general partnership is a business structure where two or more people work together to run a business, and they share the profits and losses. In a general partnership, each partner is personally liable for the business's debts and obligations. A sole proprietorship is a business owned by one person who is responsible for all aspects of the business's operation. The owner of a sole proprietorship has unlimited personal liability for the business's debts and legal obligations. Therefore, options A and B are incorrect.
None of the above options is the correct answer to this question except option C, a corporation.
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Publisher Co. delivers 1,000 books to Bookstore Company under a consignment arrangement. The cost per book is P 300. Publisher Company pays freight of P 22 per book. Bookstore Company is entitled to a 20% commission based on the Publisher's suggested retail price. However, Bookstore Company marks up the Publisher's suggested retail price for another 15%. Six months after the end of the semester, Bookstore Company remits P 254,700 to the Publisher for the sale of 700 books, after deduction of P 69,300 for the following: 2% withholding tax based on the publisher's suggested retail price. • Bookstore's commission. Required: 1. How much profit is recognized by the Publisher? 2. How much profit is recognized by the Bookstore? 3. How much is the costs of the unsold books?
Publisher Co. delivers 1,000 books to Bookstore Company under a consignment expression arrangement. The cost per book is P 300. Publisher Company pays freight of P 22 per book. Bookstore Company is entitled to a 20% commission based on the Publisher's suggested retail price.
Bookstore Company remits P 254,700 to the Publisher for the sale of 700 books, after deduction of P 69,300 for the following: 2% withholding tax based on the publisher's suggested retail price.
Bookstore's commission.The profit is calculated as follows:1. Profit recognized by the Publisher
= Total revenue
= Total revenue - Total costs
= [(Number of sold books) × (Selling price)] - [(Number of sold books) × ( Publisher's suggested retail price)]
= [700 × (Price of the Bookstore + (0.15 × Publisher's suggested retail price))] - [700 × (Publisher's suggested retail price)]
= [700 × (1.15 × 900)] - [700 × 900] = P 598,600 - P 630,000
= - P 31,400 (loss)3. The cost of the unsold books = (Number of unsold books) × (Cost per book + Freight per book)
= [300 × (1,000 - 700)] + [22 × (1,000 - 700)] = 90,000 + 6,600
= P 96,600Therefore,1. Profit recognized by the Publisher
= P 373,2002. Profit recognized by the Bookstore
= P 31,400 (loss)3. The cost of the unsold books
= P 96,600.
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*please show all work and formula* 41. You are considering an investment with the following cash flows. If the required rate of return for this investment is 13.5%, should you accept it based solely on the internal rate of return rule?
The IRR (16.17%) to the required rate of return (13.5%), we can see that the IRR is greater than the required rate of return. Based solely on the internal rate of return rule, you should accept the investment .
To determine whether you should accept the investment based solely on the internal rate of return (IRR) rule, you need to calculate the IRR and compare it to the required rate of return.
The IRR is the discount rate at which the net present value (NPV) of the cash flows is equal to zero. If the IRR is greater than or equal to the required rate of return, then you should accept the investment.
Let's calculate the NPV of the cash flows using the given information:
Year 0: -$10,000 (initial investment)
Year 1: $4,000
Year 2: $4,500
Year 3: $5,500
Year 4: $6,000
Using the formula for NPV:
NPV = CF₀ / (1 + IRR)⁰ + CF₁ / (1 + IRR)¹ + CF₂ / (1 + IRR)² + CF₃ / (1 + IRR)³ + CF₄ / (1 + IRR)⁴. Setting NPV to zero, we can solve for the IRR:
0 = -10,000 / (1 + IRR)⁰ + 4,000 / (1 + IRR)¹ + 4,500 / (1 + IRR)² + 5,500 / (1 + IRR)³ + 6,000 / (1 + IRR)⁴
To find the IRR, we can use trial and error , or utilize numerical methods such as Excel's IRR function. Assuming you are using a financial calculator, you can input the cash flows and solve for the IRR.
IRR ≈ 16.17%
Comparing the IRR (16.17%) to the required rate of return (13.5%), we can see that the IRR is greater than the required rate of return. Therefore, based solely on the internal rate of return rule, you should accept the investment.
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Question 36(Multiple Choice ) (04.06 MC) Assume that an economy is going through a slump and is experiencing less than ideal output levels and a decreased national income. Which one of the following actions can a central bank take in order to fix the economy? The central bank advises the government to increase taxes. The central bank increases the discount rate for commercial banks. O The central bank increases the reserve ratio of commercial banks. The central bank of the country buys securities via open market operations. The central bank of the country sells securities via open market operations. Question 34(Multiple Choice ) (04.07 MC) If an economy is experiencing equilibrium in the loanable funds market with an 8% interest rate, what are the consequences if the interest rate falls to 6%? O At lower interest rates, households will be willing to save more, and firms will be willing to invest more. O At lower interest rates, households will be willing to save more, and firms will be willing to invest less. O At lower interest rates, households will be willing to spend less, and firms will not be willing to invest more. O At lower interest rates, households will be willing to spend less, and firms will be willing to invest more. O At lower interest rates, households will be willing to spend more, and firms will be willing to invest more.
Increase in spending and investments will lead to an increase in output levels and national income , which is an indication of an improved economy.
In order to fix the economy, the central bank of the country buys securities via open market operations. This action by the central bank of the country will improve the economy of the country. .As the country's economy is experiencing less than ideal output levels and a decreased national income, the central bank needs to take some action to fix the economy. In this situation, the central bank can buy securities via open market operations. By buying securities, the central bank will increase the money supply in the country.
With more money in the market, there will be an increase in consumer spending and investments by firms. This increase in spending and investments will lead to an increase in output levels and an increase in the national income of the country .As a result, the country's economy will improve, which is the ultimate goal of the central bank . So, buying securities via open market operations is an appropriate action by the central bank to improve the economy.
Question 34:At lower interest rates, households will be willing to spend more, and firms will be willing to invest more. This statement is true when an economy is experiencing equilibrium in the loanable funds market with an 8% interest rate. .In an economy that is experiencing equilibrium in the loanable funds market with an 8% interest rate, if the interest rate falls to 6%, households will be willing to spend more, and firms will be willing to invest more.
This is because when the interest rate falls, borrowing money becomes cheaper for households and firms, leading to an increase in spending and investments. The low interest rate will also lead to an increase in the money supply in the economy. The increase in money supply will also lead to an increase in spending and investments as there will be more money available in the economy.
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who is responsible for reporting employee health issues to the appropriate authorities
The entity that is responsible for reporting employee health issues to the appropriate authorities is the employer . When it comes to maintaining and promoting the health and safety of employees, employers are legally obligated to take a proactive approach, and reporting health problems is one of the ways they can do so.
These health concerns can range from exposure to hazardous materials in the workplace to the spread of infectious diseases. If an employee experiences a health issue that is directly linked to their work, the employer must report the illness or injury to the appropriate authorities, such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
This process is important for two reasons: first, it ensures that public health officials are aware of any potential outbreaks or risks, allowing them to take appropriate action to protect the broader population. Second, it ensures that the affected employee receives any necessary health care and compensation, allowing them to recover from the illness or injury without undue financial stress.
It is important for employers and healthcare professionals to be familiar with the specific reporting requirements applicable to their jurisdiction to ensure compliance with the relevant laws and regulations.
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Knowledge Check 01 Which of the following statements about why companies frequently choose to lease assets are true? (Select all that apply.) Check All That Apply Leasing offers flexibility when disposing of the asset. Leasing offers tax savings over outright purchases. Leasing provides protection against the risk of declining asset values. Leasing reduces the upfront cash needed to use an asset.
Only the statements 1) leasing offers flexibility when disposing of the asset, and 4) leasing reduces the upfront cash needed to use an asset are true.
the following statements about why companies frequently choose to lease assets are true:
1) leasing offers flexibility when disposing of the asset.2) leasing reduces the upfront cash needed to use an asset.
these two statements accurately reflect reasons why companies often opt for leasing. leasing provides flexibility in terms of returning or upgrading the asset at the end of the lease term. it also allows companies to use the asset without requiring a large upfront cash outlay, making it an attractive for preserving cash flow.
the other two statements are not universally true and may vary depending on the specific circumstances:
- leasing does not necessarily offer tax savings over outright purchases . tax implications can differ based on various factors such as local tax laws, the nature of the asset, and the company's financial situation.- leasing may not always provide protection against the risk of declining asset values. the company may still bear the risk if the lease terms do not include provisions for depreciation or fluctuations in asset value.
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Corporate parenting refers to all of the following EXCEPT: Question 14 options: a. efforts to judiciously segregate funds for each business in such a way that keeps the money safe and discourages shifting funds across business units. b. efforts to capitalize on the umbrella brands and enhance value proposition across businesses. c. the corporation's ability to provide generalized support resources so as to create value by lowering companywide overhead costs by eliminating duplication of efforts. d. the help subsidiaries receive in performing better when they utilize astute high-level guidance from corporate executives. e. the role that a diversified corporation plays in nurturing its component businesses through the provision of top management expertise, disciplined control, financial resources, and capabilities.
Corporate parenting refers to all of the following EXCEPT efforts to judiciously segregate funds for each business in such a way that keeps the money safe and discourages shifting funds across business units. The correct option is a.
Corporate parenting is the act of aiding a subsidiary with the aim of adding value to the subsidiary and then generating value for the parent corporation. Corporate parenting entails the role that a diversified corporation plays in nurturing its component businesses through the provision of top management expertise, disciplined control, financial resources, and capabilities.
a. Efforts to judiciously segregate funds for each business in such a way that keeps the money safe and discourages shifting funds across business units: This option is not a part of corporate parenting. It focuses on financial segregation and discouraging fund transfers between businesses, which is not directly related to the nurturing and support provided by a diversified corporation.
b. Efforts to capitalize on the umbrella brands and enhance value proposition across businesses: This is a part of corporate parenting. It involves leveraging the shared brand and reputation of the corporation to enhance the value proposition and market position of its subsidiary businesses.
c. The corporation's ability to provide generalized support resources to create value by lowering companywide overhead costs by eliminating duplication of efforts: This is a part of corporate parenting. It refers to the corporation's ability to provide shared resources and support services that help lower costs and eliminate duplication of efforts across its subsidiary businesses.
d. The help subsidiaries receive in performing better when they utilize astute high-level guidance from corporate executives: This is a part of corporate parenting. It highlights the role of corporate executives in providing guidance and support to the subsidiaries, enabling them to perform better.
e. The role that a diversified corporation plays in nurturing its component businesses through the provision of top management expertise, disciplined control, financial resources, and capabilities: This is a part of corporate parenting. It encompasses the overall support and nurturing provided by the diversified corporation to its subsidiary businesses, including top management expertise, control, financial resources, and capabilities.
In summary, option a is the one that does not align with the concept of corporate parenting , as it focuses on fund segregation rather than nurturing and support. Therefore option a is correct statement.
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Kelly Industries issued 7% bonds, dated January 1, with a face value of $150,000 on January 1, 2021. The bonds mature in 2031 /10 years) Interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31. For bonds of similar risk and maturity the market yield is 9%. What was the issue price of the bonds? FV of $1. PV of $1. FVA of $1. PVA of $1. EVAD of $1 and PVAD of 51) (Use appropriate factor(s) from the tables provided.) Saved Helps Multiple Choice Ο $68,292. Ο $144,545. Ο $113,126. Ο $130,488.
Kelly Industries issued 7% bonds, dated January 1, with a face value of $150,000 on January 1, 2021. The bonds mature in 2031 /10 years) Interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31. For bonds of similar risk and maturity, the market yield is 9%.
We have to find the issue price of the bonds.FV of $1 for n = 20 periods and i = 4.5% is 2.653 PV of $1 for n = 20 periods and i = 4.5% is 0.377 FVA of $1 for n = 20 periods and i = 4.5% is 57.275 PVA of $1 for n = 20 periods and i = 4.5% is 11.814 EVAD of $1 for n = 20 periods and i = 4.5% is 2.889 PVAD of $1 for n = 20 periods and i = 4.5% is 20.170Step 1:Calculate the periodic interest rate or semi-annual yield.r = 9/2 = 4.5%Step 2:Calculate the total number of periods or n.n = 10 years x 2 semi-annual periods per year = 20 periodsStep 3:Calculate the future value of $1 at 4.5% for 20 periods. FV = 1 x 2.653 = 2.653Step 4:Calculate the present value of $1 at 4.5% for 20 periods. PV = 1 x 0.377 = 0.377Step 5:Calculate the future value of an annuity of $1 at 4.5% for 20 periods. FVA = 1 x 57.275 = 57.275Step 6:Calculate the present value of an annuity of $1 at 4.5% for 20 periods. PVA = 1 x 11.814 = 11.814Step 7:Calculate the present value of the bond.Using the PV of an annuity of $1 table and a 9% interest rate, the present value factor for 20 periods is 9.231.The present value of the bond is:Present value of interest payments + Present value of principalPV = [57.275 x (1 - 1/1.09231)] / 0.09 + [150,000 x 0.377] / 1.09231PV = $45,919.15 + $54,569.13PV = $100,488.28Therefore, the issue price of the bonds was $100,488.28. Hence, the correct option is O $100,488.
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Joy Bionic’s Ltd. (Bionic’s) among other things sells robot kits and robotic systems. One of the replacement items that it holds in inventory is a "robocontroller". Bionic’s sells 1,125 robocontrollers annually. The cost to place an order for robocontrollers is $4.00, while the holding cost is 14.4% of the selling price. Joy purchases and takes delivery of the robocontroller from a supplier for an all in cost of $55. Joy operates 7 days a week working 50 weeks per year. The selling price of the robocontroller is $100. If a sale cannot be made because there are no controllers on hand, Joy forgoes the contribution margin on the robocontroller. Lead time on orders is 1 week. Bionic’s sales have been summarized and statistically analyzed the sales profile is as follows: Sales (units) 5 10 15 20 25 30 34 Demand Probalility 0.09 0.06 0.25 0.2 0.24 0.15 0.01 Required Calculate the following: show all calculation as your proof. a) EOQ b) Re-order point c) Number of orders that would be placed in a year d) Total Relevant Cost e) Calculate the appropriate level of safety stock
a) Economic Order Quantity = 94.87
b) Re-order point = 3.21 units
c) Number of orders that would be placed in a year = 11.85
d) Total Relevant Cost = $699.07
e) The appropriate level of safety stock cannot be determined with the given information.
a) EOQ ( Economic Order Quantity ):
The EOQ formula is given by:
[tex]\[ EOQ = \sqrt{\frac{{2 \times D \times S}}{{H}}} \][/tex]
D = Annual demand (number of units sold annually) = 1,125 units
S = Cost to place an order = $4.00
H = Holding cost as a percentage of selling price = 14.4% of $100 (selling price)
Plugging in the values:
[tex]\[ EOQ = \sqrt{\frac{{2 \times 1,125 \times 4}}{{0.144 \times 100}}} \approx 94.87 \][/tex]
b) Re-order point:
The re-order point is the Lead Time Demand, calculated as:
[tex]\[ Lead\ Time\ Demand = Demand\ per\ day \times Lead\ time \][/tex]
Demand per day = Annual demand / (Number of working days per week × Number of weeks per year)
Lead time = 1 week
[tex]Demand per day = 1,125 / (7 \times 50) \approx 3.21\ units\ per\ day[/tex]
Lead Time Demand [tex]= 3.21 \times 1 = 3.21\ units[/tex]
c) Number of orders that would be placed in a year:
Number of orders = Annual demand / EOQ
Number of orders = [tex]1,125 / 94.87 \approx 11.85\ (rounded\ to\ 2\ decimal\ places)[/tex]
d) Total Relevant Cost :
Total Relevant Cost = Ordering Cost + Holding Cost
Ordering Cost = [tex]Cost to place an order \times Number of orders per year[/tex]
Holding Cost = [tex]Holding cost percentage \times Unit cost \times Average inventory[/tex]
Ordering Cost = [tex]4.00 \times 12 = 48.00[/tex]
Holding Cost = [tex]0.144 \times $100 \times (94.87 / 2) = $651.07[/tex]
Total Relevant Cost =[tex]$48.00 + $651.07 \approx $699.07\ (rounded\ to\ 2\ decimal\ places)[/tex]
e) Calculate the appropriate level of safety stock :
Since the standard deviation of demand during lead time is not provided, it's not possible to calculate the appropriate level of safety stock with the given information.
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a. The test for endogeneity in the model is conducted by adding the least squares residuals (VHAT) from the regression in column (2) as a regressor to the basic regression in column (4). d. In column (5), the IV/2SLS estimates are obtained using instrumental variables listed in part (b).e. The regression of the residuals (EHAT) from the IV/2SLS estimation in column (5) onto the variables shown provides information about the validity and effectiveness of the instrumental variables used in the model.
a. The test for endogeneity in the model is conducted by adding the least squares residuals (VHAT) from the regression in column (2) as a regressor to the basic regression in column (4). If the coefficient of VHAT is statistically significant and different from zero, it suggests that there is endogeneity present in the model, indicating a potential issue with the least squares estimates in column (1).
d. In column (5), the IV/2SLS estimates are obtained using instrumental variables listed in part (b). A comparison between the results in column (5) and column (1) reveals differences in the estimates, standard errors, and t-statistics. The IV/2SLS estimates are aimed at addressing the potential endogeneity issue in the model by using instruments that are expected to be exogenous to the equation. These results provide an alternative estimation method that can potentially yield more reliable and unbiased estimates compared to the least squares estimates.
e. The regression of the residuals (EHAT) from the IV/2SLS estimation in column (5) onto the variables shown provides information about the validity and effectiveness of the instrumental variables used in the model. If the coefficients of the variables are statistically insignificant and close to zero, it suggests that the instruments are valid and not correlated with the residuals, supporting the reliability of the IV/2SLS estimates obtained in column (5). On the other hand, if the coefficients are statistically significant, it indicates a potential problem with the instruments and casts doubt on the validity of the IV/2SLS results.
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When reading the Cash Inflows from Operating Activities portion of the statement of cash flows using the direct method, you would expect to find which of the following? I. Collections from customers II. Interest and dividends collected III. Other operating receipts IV. Receipts from shareholders I, II, and III I, II, III, and IV I I and IV
When examining the Cash Inflows from Operating Activities portion of the statement of cash flows using the direct method, one would expect to find collections from customers , interest and dividends collected, and other operating receipts, but not receipts from stockholders. Therefore, the correct answer is A.
I. The cash inflows from operating activities should detail the amount of cash generated from the sale of products or services, among other operating activities. The collections from customers will be a significant component of the cash inflow from operating activities because it is the company's primary revenue source. The cash received from the interest and dividends from various investments made by the company would also be accounted for. When a company has non-operating income, such as an insurance claim, it may be included in this section. However, cash inflows from stockholders do not typically fall under cash inflows from operating activities because stockholders are not a source of revenue. Therefore, it is unlikely that cash inflows from stockholders will appear on the statement of cash flows using the direct method.
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A. I B. I and IV C. I, II, and III D. I, II, III, and IV
A country does not trade with any other country. Its GDP is £20 billion and its government spending £2 billion. Each year the £8 billion of taxation is collected. The countries public saving amounts to £2 billion. What is the consumption and investment in the country?
In the absence of any trade, GDP can be measured by either of the three methods- by measuring the sum of all incomes earned, or by measuring the sum of all expenditures on final goods and services, or by measuring the value-added in all the stages of production.
The expenditure method is being used here. GDP = Consumption + Investment + Government Spending + Net Exports. Net Exports in this case is zero as there is no trade with other countries. So, the GDP can be calculated as follows, GDP = C + I + G + NX20 = C + I + 2 + 0.02 billion pounds of public saving are kept in the country and so the sum of public and private savings must equal the investment . Thus, the Investment would be the sum of private saving and public saving which is 2+2=4 billion pounds. Therefore, the consumption and investment in the country are £14 billion and £4 billion respectively.
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