In Developing a Regression Equation of the Form Y =

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In developing a regression equation of the form Y = a + bX, the intent is to use values of X to predict the likely outcome for the dependent variable Y.

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Definitions:

Information Ratio

A measure of portfolio returns beyond the returns of a benchmark, typically used to assess the skill of a portfolio manager.

Residual Standard Deviation

A measure of the amount of variability or dispersion for individual data points in a regression model that cannot be explained by the predictive equation.

Beta

A rephrased measure indicating the relative risk or volatility of a security or portfolio in comparison to the broader market.

Sharpe Measure

A metric that evaluates the risk-adjusted return of an investment by comparing its excess return (over risk-free rate) to its standard deviation of returns.