The Definition "'Reptile' Means a Snake, Lizard, Turtle, Crocodile, and So

question 299

Multiple Choice

The definition "'Reptile' means a snake, lizard, turtle, crocodile, and so on" is an example of:

• A) A precising definition.
• B) An enumerative definition.
• C) A persuasive definition.
• D) A demonstrative definition.
• E) A definition by subclass.

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Definitions:

Risky Asset

An asset that carries a significant possibility of losing some or all of its investment value.

Risk-free Asset

An investment that is expected to deliver guaranteed returns, with minimal to no risk of financial loss.

Arithmetic Average

The simple mean calculated by dividing the sum of a set of numbers by the quantity of numbers in the set.

Geometric Average

A method of calculating the average rate of return that accounts for compounding, often used for investment portfolios.