Definition of a derivative financial instrumentA derivative financial instrument is best described as:.
a. Evidence of an ownership interest in an entity such as shares of common stock.
b. A contract that conveys to a second entity a right to receive cash from a first entity.
c. A contract that conveys to a second entity a right to future collections on accounts receivable from a first entity.
d. A contract that has its settlement value tied to an underlying notional amount.

According to the federal regulations, which of the following studies meets the definition of research with human subjects? a study of twenty 4th grade classrooms in which researchers ask the schools to systematically vary the time of day reading is taught, and collect weekly assessments of reading comprehension for each child over a three-month period.the collection of data, by a playground designer hired by the superintendent of schools, about the physical dimensions of school playgrounds, presence of fencing, and the kinds of equipment currently provided.a feasibility study for implementing a year-round school program, focusing on economic issues such a facilities utilization and transportation costs.an analysis of aggregate data comparing statewide high school graduation rates provided by the state department of public instruction, using county tax information.