An Important Numerical Measure of the Shape of a Distribution

question 31

Multiple Choice

An important numerical measure of the shape of a distribution is the

• A) 5-number summary
• B) z-score.
• C) coefficient of variation.
• D) skewness.

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Definitions:

Semiannual Interest

Refers to the payment of interest on a loan or financial instrument every six months.

Bond Premium

The excess value of a bond above its face value in the marketplace.

Straight-Line Method

A depreciation method that allocates an equal amount of the depreciable cost of an asset to each year of its useful life.

Semiannual Interest

Interest that is calculated and paid twice a year.