The Standard Deviation Is the

question 122

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:

Business Days

Days of the week excluding weekends and public holidays, typically Monday through Friday, when business operations are conducted.

Fixed Charge Coverage

A financial metric evaluating how well a company can pay off its fixed expenses, like interest and leases, using its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA).

Times Interest Earned Ratio

A measure of a company's ability to meet its interest obligations, calculated as earnings before interest and taxes divided by interest expense.

Financing Activities

Transactions and events that affect the long-term liabilities and equity of a company, including issuing or repurchasing equity and debt.