Having Pets in the Classroom

question 12

Multiple Choice

Having pets in the classroom:

• A) helps children learn to appreciate the functional physical characteristics of animals.
• B) is not possible with children who have allergies.
• C) is generally not worth the trouble.
• D) works best with short-term pets.

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Definitions:

Risk-Adjusted Basis

A method of calculating returns or performance that accounts for the level of risk associated with an investment.

Market Proxy

A stock market index or a similar benchmark used to represent the overall movement of the market.

Mean/Variance Efficient

Describes a portfolio that offers the highest expected return for a given level of risk or the lowest risk for a given level of expected return.

CAPM

Stands for Capital Asset Pricing Model, a formula used to determine the expected return on an investment based on its risk relative to the market.