Describe how the goal of an experimental research study is different from the goal for nonexperimental or correlational research. Identify the two elements that are necessary for an experiment to achieve its goal. The goal of an experimental research study is which of the following?

a. To make an observation to determine the correlation between two variables

b. To demonstrate the existence of a cause-and-effect relationship between two variables

c. To make an observation without manipulating any variables

d. To make an observation to determine the relationship among several variables

To accomplish the goal, an experiment must do which of the following? Check all that apply.

a. Control extraneous variables

b. Manipulate several variables

c. Manipulate an independent variable

d. Control an independent variable

Bridgeport company began operations at the beginning of 2018. the following information pertains to this company. 1. pretax financial income for 2018 is $115,000. 2. the tax rate enacted for 2018 and future years is 40%. 3. differences between the 2018 income statement and tax return are listed below: (a) warranty expense accrued for financial reporting purposes amounts to $7,500. warranty deductions per the tax return amount to $2,200. (b) gross profit on construction contracts using the percentage-of-completion method per books amounts to $94,700. gross profit on construction contracts for tax purposes amounts to $67,100. (c) depreciation of property, plant, and equipment for financial reporting purposes amounts to $61,800. depreciation of these assets amounts to $75,700 for the tax return. (d) a $3,600 fine paid for violation of pollution laws was deducted in computing pretax financial income. (e) interest revenue recognized on an investment in tax-exempt municipal bonds amounts to $1,500. 4. taxable income is expected for the next few years. (assume (a) is short-term in nature; assume (b) and (c) are long-term in nature.) (a) prepare the reconciliation schedule for 2017 and future years. (b) prepare the journal entry to record income tax expense for 2017. (c) prepare the income tax expense section of the income statement beginning with “income before income taxes.” (d) determine how the deferred taxes will appear on the balance sheet at the end of 2017.

Levine inc., which produces a single product, has prepared the following standard cost sheet for one unit of the product. direct materials (9 pounds at $1.80 per pound) $16.20 direct labor (6 hours at $14.00 per hour) $84.00 during the month of april, the company manufactures 270 units and incurs the following actual costs. direct materials purchased and used (2,500 pounds) $5,000 direct labor (1,660 hours) $22,908 compute the total, price, and quantity variances for materials and labor.

The farmer's market just paid an annual dividend of $5 on its stock. the growth rate in dividends is expected to be a constant 5 percent per year indefinitely. investors require a 13 percent return on the stock for the first 3 years, a 9 percent return for the next 3 years, a 7 percent return thereafter. what is the current price per share? select one: a. $212.40 b. $220.54 c. $223.09 d. $226.84 e. $227.50 previous pagenext page