The Matrix Below Describes What Kind of Covariance Structure in a Multilevel

question 19

Multiple Choice

The matrix below describes what kind of covariance structure in a multilevel model?
$\left( \begin{array} { c c c c } \sigma _ { 1 } ^ { 2 } & 0 & 0 & 0 \\0 & \sigma _ { 2 } ^ { 2 } & 0 & 0 \\0 & 0 & \sigma _ { 3 } ^ { 2 } & 0 \\0 & 0 & 0 & \sigma _ { 4 } ^ { 2 }\end{array} \right)$

• A)Variance components
• B)AR(1)
• C)Unstructured
• D)Diagonal

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Definitions:

Liquidity

The ease with which an asset can be converted into cash without affecting its market price.

Profitability

Refers to a company's ability to generate income relative to its revenue, operating costs, and other expenses over a certain period.

Solvency

The ability of a business to meet its long-term debts and financial obligations.

Liquidity Ratio

A financial metric used to determine a company's ability to pay off its short-term liabilities with its available liquid assets.