Conduct Inference on the Slope
-If a Hypothesis Test of the Linear

question 34

Multiple Choice

Conduct Inference on the Slope
-If a hypothesis test of the linear relation between the explanatory and the response variable is of the type where $\mathrm { H } _ { 0 } : \beta _ { 1 } = 0 , \mathrm { H } _ { 1 } : \beta _ { 1 } > 0$ , then we are testing the claim that

• A) the slope of the least square regression model is positive.
• B) the slope of the least squares regression model is negative.
• C) a relationship exist without regard to the sign of the slope.
• D) no linear relationship exists.

Know how to compute geometric and arithmetic average returns.

Understand the concept of the real rate of return and its importance in financial analysis.

Be able to identify and calculate the risk premium on various investment types.

Apply concepts of annual coupon and bond pricing in investment return calculations.

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