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How does the demand curve faced by a monopolistic competitive firm look like? Explain why it...

How does the demand curve faced by a monopolistic competitive firm look like? Explain why it is sloped this way, and what this implies about the relationship that exists between price and marginal revenue under monopolistic competition.

In: Economics

The Internal Revenue Service audits a random sample of 60% of tax returns where the gross...

The Internal Revenue Service audits a random sample of 60% of tax returns where the gross income exceeds $100,000. If a tax lawyer assists in the completion of 5 such returns, what is the probability that between 2 and 4 will be audited.

In: Statistics and Probability

1. Please discuss the characteristics of the perfect competition market structure. 2. What are the main...

1. Please discuss the characteristics of the perfect competition market structure.

2. What are the main characteristics of a competitive market?

3. Explain the difference between a firm’s revenue and its profit. Which do firms maximize?

In: Economics

1.       A psychopharmacologist conducted a study on the effects of the drug lithium for the treatment...

1.       A psychopharmacologist conducted a study on the effects of the drug lithium for the treatment of depression. Twenty-seven patients were chosen whose principal problem was depression. There were 3 groups: Placebo, Low Dose (50mg) and High Dose (200mg). There were 9 patients in each group. At the end of 30 days, the patients were evaluated for their level of depression, with higher scores indicating higher levels of depression.

                Fill in the blanks with the appropriate numbers, setting alpha=.05.

Source                  SS           df            MS         F              p

Total                      _____   __

Between             143.41   __           ___        ___        ___

Within                   365.11   __           ___

2.                   Which of the following is true of between-subjects ANOVA?

   A)           Participants provide data for just one condition/level of the independent variable.

                B)            Participants contribute data to every condition/level of the independent variable.

3.            A between-subject ANOVA is similar to an independent t-test, EXCEPT _____.

   A)           that in a between-subjects ANOVA , the IV cannot have more than two levels

                B)            that in a between-subjects ANOVA, the DV cannot exceed the alpha level

                C)            that in a between-subjects ANOVA, the IV can have three or more levels

                D)           that in a t test, the DV has to be nominal

3.                   In a J=3 between-subjects ANOVA, we find that the p-value is 0.003. We therefore conclude that:

   A)           there is no statistical evidence that any group mean is different from any other

                B)            all group means are equal

                C)            all group variances are equal

                D) all group means are different

                E)            the null hypothesis should be rejected

5.            In an ANOVA with J = 5 and a total sample size of 65, using ? = 0.05, what is the critical value?

4.                   Use the following information to answer the questions (6a-6d) that come after it:

You are interested in the effect of pay on the productivity of your employees. To test this effect you set up a study. The results follow:

Source                  SS           df            MS         F              p

Total                      291.51   38

Between (Pay) 99.51     2 46.76     9.33        <.01

Within                   192.00   36           5.33

6a.          What is your null hypothesis?

A)           More pay will lower or not affect productivity.

               B)            More pay will raise or not affect productivity.

               C)            Pay will not affect productivity.

D)            None of the above

6b.          How many levels of the independent variable are in the experiment?

  A)           1

                B)            2

                C)            3

D)            None of the above

6c.          How many participants were in the study?

  A)           38

                B)            39

                C)            40

                D)           None of the above

6d.          With ?=.05, what is your decision?

  A)           Accept the null hypothesis.

                B)            Accept the alternative hypothesis.

In: Statistics and Probability

1–11. Research Case—GASB. (LO1-1) Access the Governmental Accounting Standards Board website at www.GASB.org. Find the GASB...

1–11. Research Case—GASB. (LO1-1) Access the Governmental Accounting Standards Board website at www.GASB.org. Find the GASB White Paper on “Why Governmental Accounting and Financial Reporting Is—and Should Be—Different.” There are numerous differences between governments and for-profits in the accounting and reporting of financial transactions. Two accounting and reporting differences between governments and for-profit organizations relate to capital assets and major revenue sources. Using the information in the White Paper and your knowledge from your financial accounting courses (refer to a financial accounting textbook or the FASB website [www.FASB.org] if you need a refresher), discuss why there are accounting and reporting differences related to capital assets and the organizations' major revenue sources (sales and property tax revenues).

In: Accounting

We assume that our wages will increase as we gain experience and become more valuable to...

We assume that our wages will increase as we gain experience and become more valuable to our employers. Wages also increase because of inflation. By examining a sample of employees at a given point in time, we can look at part of the picture. How does length of service (LOS) relate to wages? The data here (data426.dat) (see below) is the LOS in months and wages for 60 women who work in Indiana banks. Wages are yearly total income divided by the number of weeks worked. We have multiplied wages by a constant for reasons of confidentiality.

(a) Plot wages versus LOS. Consider the relationship and whether or not linear regression might be appropriate. (Do this on paper. Your instructor may ask you to turn in this graph.)

(b) Find the least-squares line. Summarize the significance test for the slope. What do you conclude?

Wages = _________ + __________ LOS

t = _________

P = _________

(c) State carefully what the slope tells you about the relationship between wages and length of service. This answer has not been graded yet.

(d) Give a 95% confidence interval for the slope.

(______ , _______)

worker  wages   los     size
1       55.0977 28      Large
2       60.3942 54      Small
3       55.5375 35      Small
4       48.6244 27      Small
5       56.5636 188     Large
6       38.237  156     Small
7       43.5632 30      Large
8       42.7156 61      Large
9       39.143  65      Large
10      46.1205 23      Small
11      49.5348 68      Large
12      63.0939 76      Small
13      37.3613 57      Small
14      86.4907 44      Large
15      62.1521 103     Large
16      49.2244 51      Large
17      61.2332 63      Large
18      38.775  14      Small
19      47.1923 127     Large
20      38.5997 39      Large
21      38.8533 105     Large
22      46.0433 164     Small
23      64.581  70      Large
24      41.4075 17      Small
25      55.9129 143     Large
26      47.352  107     Small
27      43.1829 22      Small
28      51.886  197     Large
29      51.3497 46      Large
30      60.591  40      Large
31      55.6434 77      Small
32      37.9994 34      Large
33      50.3993 85      Large
34      39.2409 88      Small
35      51.1068 118     Large
36      44.8436 58      Large
37      39.4066 78      Large
38      64.675  47      Small
39      59.4471 142     Large
40      70.2038 93      Small
41      47.4302 168     Small
42      44.8665 33      Small
43      39.4258 27      Large
44      71.8007 69      Small
45      38.5246 46      Large
46      71.9274 68      Small
47      51.5816 22      Large
48      65.4135 18      Large
49      64.9034 76      Small
50      73.0817 97      Large
51      45.4468 35      Large
52      44.2239 56      Large
53      68.4574 87      Large
54      37.7713 60      Small
55      46.0706 86      Small
56      45.3591 62      Large
57      53.7606 21      Small
58      104.9657        74      Large
59      40.4731 71      Small
60      60.6301 97      Large

In: Math

Use the information below for ABC Co. to answer the following questions. Balance Sheet                            

Use the information below for ABC Co. to answer the following questions.

Balance Sheet                                      December 31

2005                   2004    

Assets

Cash                                                                                                        $  20,000            $  10,000

Accounts receivable                                                                                  160,000              110,000

Inventories 80,000                50,000

Prepaid Rent                                                                                               15,000 10,000

Investments                                                                                              100,000                75,000

Plant assets                                                                                               210,000              250,000

Accumulated depreciation (65,000)             (60,000)

         Total $520,000            $445,000

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

Accounts payable                                                                                    $  50,000            $  40,000

Interest payable 20,000                  5,000

Income tax payable                                                                                       5,000                10,000

Note payable                                                                                             130,000              140,000

Common stock                                                                                         155,000              100,000

Retained earnings 160,000              150,000

         Total $520,000            $445,000

Income Statement

For the Year Ended December 31, 2005

Sales                                                                                                                                   $800,000

Cost of goods sold                                                                                                                480,000

Gross Profit                                                                                                                            320,000                        

Operating expenses (including Depreciation Expense) 120,000

Interest expense 20,000

Income tax expense 25,000

         Total 165,000

Income before Gains and Losses                                                                                           155,000

Gain on sale of plant assets                                                                                                      5,000   

Net income $  160,000

Additional information:

Accounts payable pertain to the purchase of inventory.

Plant assets were sold for $40,000. The cost of the plant assets was $40,000.

All dividends are cash.

For the year 2005:

1. Cash received/collected from customers is:

2. Purchases for the year is:

3. Cash paid to suppliers is:

4. Depreciation expense is:

5. Cash paid for operating expenses is:

6, Cash paid for interest is:

In: Accounting

Use the information below for ABC Co. to answer the following questions (#15 – 26). Balance...

Use the information below for ABC Co. to answer the following questions (#15 – 26).

Balance Sheet                                      December 31

                                                                                                                  2005                   2004    

Assets

Cash                                                                                                         $  20,000            $  10,000

Accounts receivable                                                                                    160,000              110,000

Inventories                                                                                                   80,000                50,000

Prepaid Rent                                                                                                 15,000                10,000

Investments                                                                                                100,000                75,000

Plant assets                                                                                                 210,000              250,000

Accumulated depreciation                                                                           (65,000)              (60,000)

         Total                                                                                                $520,000            $445,000

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

Accounts payable                                                                                      $  50,000            $  40,000

Interest payable                                                                                             20,000                  5,000

Income tax payable                                                                                         5,000                10,000

Note payable                                                                                               130,000              140,000

Common stock                                                                                            155,000              100,000

Retained earnings                                                                                        160,000              150,000

         Total                                                                                                $520,000            $445,000

Income Statement

For the Year Ended December 31, 2005

Sales                                                                                                                                  $800,000

Cost of goods sold                                                                                                                 480,000

Gross Profit                                                                                                                             320,000              

Operating expenses (including Depreciation Expense)                                  120,000

Interest expense                                                                                           20,000

Income tax expense                                                                                      25,000

         Total                                                                                                                           165,000

Income before Gains and Losses                                                                                            155,000

Gain on sale of plant assets                                                                                                        5,000   

Net income                                                                                                                       $  160,000

Additional information:

Accounts payable pertain to the purchase of inventory.

Plant assets were sold for $40,000. The cost of the plant assets was $40,000.

All dividends are cash.

For the year 2005:

Cash received/collected from customers is:

Purchases for the year is:

Cash paid to suppliers is:

Depreciation expense is:

In: Accounting

A researcher is interested in determining whether the new design of the training simulator and a...

A researcher is interested in determining whether the new design of the training simulator and a new behavior modification program will affect a student’s learning behavior. Sixty-three (63) students are randomly selected for inclusion in this research project. The students are randomly divided into 9 groups of 7. The group assignments are as follows:

Design A

Design B

Design C

No behavior modification

12

18

21

10

16

22

19

27

33

19

23

35

15

26

27

18

22

34

22

22

32

Behavior modification every other day

28

30

38

15

15

20

20

20

23

12

14

20

14

15

14

14

20

21

17

19

21

Behavior modification every day

3

7

13

10

14

18

11

11

12

8

12

13

11

17

19

5

10

9

17

15

13

After 10 weeks, students are tested on an examination of their learning behavior. The scores range from a low of 1 (low) to 45 (high) (See above table for detailed scores). Analyze the data and answer the following questions. (For any test, use α=0.050 )

  1. Based on your judgment, will you consider a one way or two-way ANOVA test?
  2. Please clearly state your hypotheses for this problem.
  3. Present your detailed statistical analysis results.
  4. Interpret your results: Will the behavior modification program affect the score? Will the new design of the training simulator affect the score? Is there an interaction effect between the behavior modification program and the new design? Please justify your answers

In: Statistics and Probability

In 2018, the Westgate Construction Company entered into a contract to construct a road for Santa...

In 2018, the Westgate Construction Company entered into a contract to construct a road for Santa Clara County for $10,000,000. The road was completed in 2020. Information related to the contract is as follows:

2018 2019 2020
Cost incurred during the year $ 2,604,000 $ 4,032,000 $ 1,940,400
Estimated costs to complete as of year-end 5,796,000 1,764,000 0
Billings during the year 2,040,000 4,596,000 3,364,000
Cash collections during the year 1,820,000 4,000,000 4,180,000


Westgate recognizes revenue over time according to percentage of completion.


rev: 09_15_2017_QC_CS-99734

4. Calculate the amount of revenue and gross profit (loss) to be recognized in each of the three years assuming the following costs incurred and costs to complete information. (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your final answers to the nearest whole dollar amount. Loss amounts should be indicated with a minus sign.)

2018 2019 2020
Cost incurred during the year $ 2,604,000 $ 3,820,000 $ 3,220,000
Estimated costs to complete as of year-end 5,796,000 3,120,000 0
2018 2019 2020
Revenue
Gross profit (loss)

5. Calculate the amount of revenue and gross profit (loss) to be recognized in each of the three years assuming the following costs incurred and costs to complete information. (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your final answers to the nearest whole dollar amount. Loss amounts should be indicated with a minus sign.)

2018 2019 2020
Cost incurred during the year $ 2,604,000 $ 3,820,000 $ 3,960,000
Estimated costs to complete as of year-end 5,796,000 4,140,000 0
2018 2019 2020
Revenue
Gross profit (loss)

In: Accounting