Looks at the effects of the performance of a system, project, etc., by changing the variables, such as costs, sales, production, etc.

A sampling method in which an unfixed number of samples are tested and enough data is collected before a decision can be made.

Keeping a jury in isolation, under close supervision and away from the public and media, during a trial.

To legally confiscate someone’s property until a debt has been paid.

Also called Instalment Bonds. Bonds which are issued on the same date but mature over a period of time, usually at regular intervals, so the issuer can spread the repayment to the investor.

A computer which provides services, such as e-mail, file transfers, etc., to other computers connected to the network.

Part of a country’s economy which provides services, such as banking, tourism, education, retail, etc., rather than manufacturing or production.

SLA. A contract, which can be legally binding, between a service supplier and a user, in which the terms of service are specified.

Term used to describe the date by which shares, bonds, etc., must be paid for by the buyer, or a sold asset must be delivered by the seller.

In Britain, legislation passed by Parliament in 1975, mainly related to employment in the workplace, which makes it unlawful to discriminate against an individual because of their gender.