Question 1

 What are the natural science principles that you have identified in your research? Be sure to write at least one full paragraph. (Make any necessary edits.)

 QUESTION 2

Financial statement analysis focuses primarily on isolating information that is useful for making a particular decision. Through ratio analysis, users of financial data can analyze various relationships between items reported.  

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• Describe the 3 main categories of ratios and provide a specific example of a ratio that is used in each category. For each of the 3 ratios you selected, describe how it is used in managerial decision-making.

QUESTION 3

Managers can choose from several analytical techniques to help them make capital investment decisions. Each technique has advantages and disadvantages.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: 

• Distinguish between the 3 capital investment techniques of (1) Net Present Value, (2) Internal Rate of Return, and (3) Payback Method.
• Describe what you consider to be the top 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages of each technique and provide an example to support your top advantage of each method.