The Standard Deviation Is the

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Multiple Choice

The standard deviation is the

• A)variance squared
• B)square root of the sum of the deviations from the mean
• C)same as the expected value
• D)positive square root of the variance

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Definitions:

Future Value

The value of a current asset at a specified date in the future, calculated using estimated rates of growth or return.

Growth Rate

The measure of the increase in size, number, value, or strength of a business or a segment of its operations over a specific period.

Earnings Per Share

A measure of a company's profitability, calculated as the company's net income divided by the total number of outstanding shares.

Double

An increase by 100% or a factor of two in a particular measure or quantity.