Locate the results of a recent survey that show at least two variables in a newspaper, magazine, or internet article. Outline the survey data so that your peers can understand the variables and results. Then identify at least one key statistical inference formula involving two of more parameters that you could use to evaluate the data. Provide a brief explanation of why you selected the formula you did and why it matters. Also, explain what the formula is and where it is in the textbook and clearly define your parameters. Do not use regression or correlation examples since we will cover them during the next module.

Be sure to support your statements with logic and argument, citing any sources referenced.

Identify the independent and dependent variable:

question 1: a study was conducted to determine whether when a restaurant server drew a happy face on the check, that would increase the amount of tip.

question 2: a study was conducted to determine if the marital status of an individual had any effect on the cause of death of the individual.

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question 3: suggest some cofounding variables that the researcher might want to consider when doing a study

question 4: psychology today magazine reports that the more intelligent a person is (based on IQ,) the more willing the person is to make a cooperative choice rather than a selfish one.

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Accrual accounting matches revenue with expenses, however accruals can be used to manipulate income and expenses. In the Forbes Magazine article, “Cash Doesn’t Lie,” written by Daniel Fisher, the author discusses the use of negative accruals, changes to estimates and recognizing income before it is earned. Read the article and then:

a. Discuss the use of each of these three techniques and their effect on current and future earnings reporting.
b. How should changes of accounting estimates that significantly affect income be reported? Should they be regarded as a change in accounting principle?
c. Research revenue recognition and discuss the accounting rules violated that brought down the company Sunbeam.

PLEASE PROVIDE NEW DETAIL ANSWERS TO EACH QUESTION AND PLEASE NO HAND WRITTEN ANSWERS.

a. What contemporary beliefs, attitudes, or cultural expectations shape current views about men's and women's roles? What present-day organizations, cultural norms, traditions, and institutions play some role in defining gender roles? Do you think the media (e.g., television advertising, magazine articles) exercises a lot of influence on contemporary society?

b. Social perspectives on gender have changed over time. What might be the next big shift in societal views of men, women, and gender? Can you imagine a time when gender will not play as large a role in our perceptions and expectations of men and women as it does today? What would such a society look like?

Many accounting and accounting-related professionals are skilled in financial analysis, but most are not skilled in manufacturing. This is especially the case for process manufacturing environments (for example, a bottling plant or chemical factory). To provide professional accounting and financial ¬services, one must understand the industry, product, and processes. We have an ethical responsibility to develop this understanding before offering services to clients in these areas.

Required: Write a one-page action plan, in memorandum format, discussing how you would obtain an understanding of key business processes of a company that hires you to provide financial services. The memorandum should specify an industry, a product, and one selected process and should draw on at least one reference, such as a professional journal or industry magazine.

A die is rolled 100 times. The total number of spots is 368 instead of the expected 350. Can this be explained as a chance variation, or is the die loaded?

A die is rolled 1000 times. The total number of spots is 3680 instead of the expected 3500. Can this be explained as a chance variation, or is the die loaded?

When 0.127 mol of NO and 17.80 g of bromine are placed in a 1.00-L reaction vessel and sealed, the mixture is heated to 350 K and the following equilibrium is established:

2NO(g) + Br2(g) ------> 2NOBr(g)

If the equilibrium concentration of nitrosyl bromide is 8.63X10^-2 M, what is Kc ?

What role does partisanship play in federal court appointments? In the last two decades, has the Supreme Court acted with more judicial activism or restraint? Explain. In your opinion, is the Supreme Court too powerful or is it equal to the other branches? Try to make it 350 words please.

1. Spence Company is considering a project that has the following cash flow data,
   • Year 0: -$1000, Year 1-5: $350 each, Year 6: -$300.
   • The company is using a WACC of 8%.
   1. What is the NPV of the project .
   2. What is the IRR of the project?
   3. What’s the discounted payback of the project

An investment will pay $150 at the end of each of the next 3 years, $300 at the end of Year 4, $350 at the end of Year 5, and $450 at the end of Year 6. If other investments of equal risk earn 6% annually, what is this investment's present value? Its future value?