Measuring a Cost Function Objectively by Using Statistics to Fit

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Measuring a cost function objectively by using statistics to fit a cost function to all the data

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Definitions:

Par Common Stock

The nominal or face value of common stock as stated in the corporate charter, which is the minimum amount that must be paid by investors for each share.

Preferred Stock

A type of stock that provides dividends before common stockholders and has priority over common stock in the event of liquidation.

Par Value

A nominal value assigned to a share of stock in the charter of the corporation, often used to determine legal capital.

Shares

Units of ownership interest in a corporation or financial asset, giving the shareholder a proportion of the company's profits.