QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS APPROACHES TO QUALITATIVE DATA: WHY‚ WHEN AND HOW - Savitri Abeyasekera Statistical Services Centre‚ University of Reading‚ P.O. Box 240‚ Harry Pitt Building‚ Whiteknights Rd.‚ Reading RG6 6FN‚ UK. Phone 0118 931 8459‚ e-mail s.abeyasekera@rdg.ac.uk 1. Introduction In many research studies involving the use of participatory tools‚ much of the information gathered is of a qualitative nature. Some of this will contribute to addressing specific research questions‚ while
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Version A Fin 536 Quiz 4 Solutions Name_______________ Section_4pm/7pm Use the following table of swap quotes when you need it. Years 1 2 3 4 5 Euro Bid 2.99 3.08 3.24 3.44 3.63 Ask 3.02 3.12 3.28 3.48 3.67 Swiss franc Bid Ask 1.43 1.47 1.68 1.76 1.93 2.01 2.15 2.23 2.35 2.43 U. S. dollar Bid Ask 5.24 5.26 5.43 5.46 5.56 5.59 5.71 5.74 5.79 5.83 Japanese yen Bid Ask 0.23 0.26 0.36 0.39 0.56 0.59 0.82 0.85 1.15 1.18 1. （Fill out the answers， 7 pts） a. (Motivation of Interest
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The higher the number‚ the higher the level of risk.State of economy Probability of state Return on A Return on B Boom .40 30% -5% Bust .60 -10% 25% 100% Expected return E(RA) = .4(.30) + .6(-.10) = .06 = 6% E(RB) = .4(-.10) + .6 (.25) = .13 = 13% Variance Var A = .4(.30-.06)^2 + .6(-.10-.06)^2 = .0384 Var B = .4(-.05-.13)^2 + .6(.25-.13)^2 = .0216 SD A = 19.6% SD B = 14.7% The above shows the expected return and risk of holding an individual stock – either A or B But we would like to maximize
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Introduction We prepared the term project which is based on financial statements of the RAK and their major competitor Shinepukur chosen from the same industry. After collecting all the annual reports‚ we have also access to their websites as well as various newspapers available in the library and the internet. We made several discussions to make our decision. Here‚ we will try our best to analyze the financial data acquired from the reports of year ended 2009‚ 2010 and 2011. Moreover‚ we have used
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In this reading‚ the author answers the basic question‚ What do managers do? Contrasting the myths with the facts‚ he examines the various interpersonal‚ informational‚ and decisional roles of managers. He also provides prescriptions for more effective management‚ along with a list of questions for self-study. He then discusses the importance of training managers to manage. The author has included a retrospective commentary in which he discusses the diverse reactions to the reading since it was
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LB5212:03 FINANCIAL FOUNDATIONS FOR MANAGERS Singapore Campuses Study Period 3‚ 2012 LB5212:03 Financial Foundations for Managers SUBJECT GUIDE 2012 Study Period 3‚ Singapore Campuses Contents Contents 1 1. School Overview 0 2. Subject at a Glance 0 3. Subject Details 0 4. Subject Readings and Resources 0 5. Assessment Details 0 6. Grading Criteria 0 7. Student Assistance 0 8. Important Policies & Guidelines 0 9. Postgraduate Skills & Qualities 0 10. Lecture
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In reference to the movie “Bully” my reaction on Ms. Lockwood and how she handled the various bullying situations in the school had me gasp. She tries to she dresses down an obviously upset kid by negotiating a handshake between the bully and his reluctant victim by saying “You’re just like him. Ms. Lockwood also downplays the possibility that a student is being bullied while meeting with Libby’s parents. She tries to empathize with Alex’s family by showing them pictures of her granddaughter and
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(which includes wireless instrumentaƟon‚ programmable logic controllers‚ Manufacturing execuƟon systems‚ etc.). The Global process automaƟon market is about US$120 billion (2012) and is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4 to 5.5% over the next 5 years. The process automaƟon market has seen mostly organic growth with very liƩle major inorganic growth strategies over the past 5 years. The main compeƟtors of Schneider for this parƟcular market segment are ABB‚ Invensys
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of the times‚ people find it difficult to understand the various accounting Concepts. In this coursework‚ I shall analyze these concepts and explain them. First of all I shall discuss the materiality concept. WHAT IS MATERIALITY? Authoritative accounting bodies in the USA such as Financial Accounting Standard Board (FASB)‚ Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)‚ General Accounting Office (GAO)‚ American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
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Outstanding Total 0-30 31-60 61-90 91-120 Over 120 Accounts receivable $375‚000 $220‚000 $90‚000 $40‚000 $10‚000 $15‚000 % uncollectible 1% 4% 5% 8% 10% Calculate the total estimated bad debts based on the above information. Total Accounts receivable % uncollectible Estimated bad debts $375‚000 0-30 $220‚000 1% 31-60 Number of Days Outstanding 61-90 $90‚000 $40‚000 4% 5% 91-120 $10‚000 8% Over 120 $15‚00 10% $ $ $ $ $ $ Prepare the year-end adjusting journal entry to record the bad debts using
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