What Are the Three Most Common Measures of Central Tendency

question 70

Multiple Choice

What are the three most common measures of central tendency?

• A)Mean,median,and mode
• B)Mean,variance,and standard deviation
• C)Mean,median,and variance
• D)Mean,median,and standard deviation

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Definitions:

Zero-Coupon Bonds

Bonds that do not pay periodic interest payments. Instead, they are issued at a discount to their face value, and their profit comes from the difference between the purchase price and the face value paid at maturity.

Yield to Maturity

The total return anticipated on a bond if it is held until it matures, encompassing both interest payments and the appreciation or depreciation of the original investment.

Face Value

The face value or amount in dollars indicated on a financial security, such as a bond or note, which is the total that will be paid out when it matures.

Yield to Maturity

The expected overall yield of a bond, assuming it is retained until its maturity date, comprising of both interest earnings and profits from capital appreciation.