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Category: Q

QUINTILE

Just one of the four values or points in a group of five each being one fifth of the total. It will divide a range into five equal parts.

QUALIFIED APPRAISAL

A document that is generated by a qualified appraiser after assessing the value of a property. The assessment must meet certain IRS standards and expectations. It must conform to the Uniform Standards

QUALIFIED PLAN

This is a plan that is exempt from tax. It is an approved retirement plan. The plan has been approved to be tax exempt by the IRS.

QUALITATIVE CHARACTERISTICS

These are a set of guidelines that must be followed in order to comply with an FASB ruling. A accountant will need to follow these specific guidelins in order to complhy with

QUALITY ENGINEERING

A process by which the best quality product will be be produced. It covers all aspects of production from an items inception to its eventual placement on the shelves where it is

QUALITY OF WORKLIFE

The way that a work life can enhance a persons outlook through the work environment and work experiences. Experiences at work can create a better life away from work.

QUARTILE

One of the points of data that divides a range of population or data into four parts.

QUESTION OF FACT

A question that is not answered in terms of the law. The question may be answered by a jury in a court of law.

QUIRE

A quantity of paper. A measurement that is used to represent 24 sheets of paper traditionally. Now it is used to represent 25 sheets of paper.

Q (KYU)

A unit used to measure the typographic distance. It is only used in some countries. It is the equivalent of 0.25 millimetres or 0.71 of a point. It is used mainly in

QUALIFIED APPRAISER

A person who has the necessary qualifications to act as an appraiser and to produce an appraisal document for property.

QUALIFIED PRIVILEGE

1. A privilegde, that if used properly, can protect its holder for failure to perform a certain act. 2. The defense in an act of defamation thatb it was made free from

QUALITATIVE DATA

Data that is used to describe a product but not define its characteristics. Non- measurable data that does not include any weight or dimensions. It is information that has been collected about

QUALITY FUNCTION DEPLOYMENT (QFD)

A method that looks at all the sspects that a customer wants to see in a product. This deployment is used to create, make and deliver a product. It is from the

QUALITY PLAN

A document generated that lists the activities and practices that are required in order to create a quality product from its quality policy. It will use a time frame that needs to

QUASI CONTRACT

A determination by a court about the obligation of one party to another. No actual contract exists but the agreement is similar to a contract. It is based on the conduct of

QUESTION OF LAW

A question that ha sbeen raised about a point of law. It is not answered by the jury but will be answered by the judge.

QUITCLAIM

The release of a claim, title or interest. The claim to something is relinquished and set aside.

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