Statistics is the second last strand of the Australian curriculum. It is paired with probability because of “the development that progressively links the two strands” (Australian Curriculum‚ 2016‚ para 5). In this area of mathematics I discovered the steps of statistical literacy skills (ABS‚ 2013‚ para 1). To confidently identify the statistical skills‚ I had to understand each step before moving onto the next. The steps were; ability to understand statistical concepts; ability to analyse‚ interpret
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Week 1 – DQ Identify economic factors that affect the real GDP‚ the unemployment rate‚ the inflation rate‚ and a key interest rate. How do you predict the economy will perform in the next two years given the current state of two of the economic factors you identified? How might your organization be affected by these changes? Response #1 There are many factors that affect the real GDP such as interest rates‚ consumer’s confidence in spending and/or asset prices. When it comes to interest
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Economic Critique Team C Augusta Gose‚ Rudy Burns‚ Steven Delgado ECO/372 March 4‚ 2013 Laurence Hagan Economic Critique The United States current economic status has improved from 2010 to 2012‚ as far as‚ unemployment rates‚ consumer income‚ and (lower) interest rates are concerned. When we examine the Gross Domestic Product‚ we are continuing to increase the United States debts. In 2009‚ the United States estimated GDP (purchasing power parity) was $14.38 trillion‚ which increased $0.44 trillion
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Week 3 Reflection ECO/372 “Week Three takes focuses on interest rates‚ the Federal Reserve System and how the money multiplier effect facilitates the creation of money. The main topics uncovered for this week include Federal Reserve System‚ multiplier effect and monetary policy” (Week Three Student Guide). We learned about what money is and what it does. Money is a highly liquid financial asset that’s generally accepted in exchange for other goods‚ is used as a reference in valuing other goods‚ and
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Expectations of the US economy The last three quarters of the economy have been very strong and the fourth quarter week (Payne‚ 2014). While the fourth quarter’s poor performance is disappointing from an economic stand it is normal for there to be a weak fourth quarter after three strong quarters (Payne‚ 2014). All signs show that 2015 should be a year of growth for the US economy. Unemployment is expected to decline while GDP‚ Business spending and home sales are all expected to increase steadily
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ECO 372 Final Exam 1).The largest source of household income in the U.S. is obtained from2) The market where business sell goods and services to households and the government is called the3) Real gross domestic product is best defined as4) Underemployment includes people5) The Bureau of Economic Analysis is responsible for which of the following6) The Federal Reserve provides which of the following data7) Consider if the government instituted a 10 percent income tax surcharge. In terms of the AS/AD
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FOR WEEK 2 ECO 365 What is the relationship between productivity and the cost of production? The relationship between productivity and the cost of production is your cost per day or per hour compared to your productivity. By examine these two things together. The productivity which is your output for the amount of hours worked compared to the total cost of a certain item – you will be able to reach a “break even analysis” showing you how much you need to a make minus the total coast to make
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M E M O R A N D U M Re: Week 5 Reflection ________________________________________________________ This week marks the final week for this course. Team 5 has discussed the ethical implications involved with accounting principles and the importance of having regulations in place in order to maintain accuracy. The following addresses some situations that may lead to unethical accounting practices as well as the effects of such behavior. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act is also addressed because of its
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Eco 372 Economic Recommendations Economic Recommendations August 7‚ 2012 ECO/372 In December‚ 2007‚ an economic downturn began. A recession ensued and by September‚ 2008‚ it earned the name of the Great Recession (Yglesias‚ 2011). The unemployment rate‚ declining values in the housing market‚ increasing foreclosures‚ bankruptcies‚ the swelling federal debt‚ increasing food prices‚ and multiplying fuel prices demanded an economic response through fiscal policy and monetary policy. As a result
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Whistleblowing and Sarbanes-Oxley Assignment 1 Introduction Ethics is an extremely important aspect of the culture of a company. Ethics is a set of moral principles: a theory or system of moral values. It is vital that each company adhere to an ethical code. Often times the morale of employees decrease for a variety of reasons. This decrease or lack of morale causes employees to begin to act in an unethical manner. Unethical behavior tends to be a common practice
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