Compute the Expected Return and Standard Deviation Given These Four

question 4

Multiple Choice

Compute the expected return and standard deviation given these four economic states, their likelihoods, and the potential returns:
$$\begin{array}{l}\begin{array} { c c r } \text { Eccrorric State }&\text { Probability } & \text { Return } \\\text { fast growth }&0.20 & 60\% \\\text {slow growth }&0.50 & 13\% \\\text { recession }&0.15 & - 45\%\\\text { depression }&0.15 & - 45\%\\\end{array}\end{array}$$

• A) 9.5 percent; 32.43 percent
• B) 9.5 percent; 21.96 percent
• C) 9.5 percent; 18.97 percent
• D) 9.5 percent; 29.18 percent

Identify the role and contributions of key figures in the development of intelligence testing.

Understand the significance of norms in the context of standardized testing.

Acknowledge the limitations and ethical considerations of relying solely on intelligence tests for educational and professional decisions.

Appreciate the historical evolution of intelligence testing and its social implications.

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