In an Efficient Market the Correlation Coefficient Between Stock Returns

question 23

Multiple Choice

In an efficient market the correlation coefficient between stock returns for two nonoverlapping time periods should be

• A) positive and large.
• B) positive and small.
• C) zero.
• D) negative and small.
• E) negative and large.

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Definitions:

Significantly Higher

Refers to a noticeably greater amount or degree when comparing two or more values or occurrences.

Correlational Study

A research method that examines the relationship between two or more variables, determining how they might relate or predict each other without inferring a causal relationship.

Higher Income

An economic level that surpasses the average income threshold, indicating greater financial resources or earnings.

Third Variable Problem

A confounding issue in research where an unaccounted-for variable affects the outcome of the study, potentially misleading the relationship between the variables studied.