A Numerical Descriptive Measure Calculated from the Sample Is Called

question 74

Multiple Choice

A numerical descriptive measure calculated from the sample is called:

• A) a parameter
• B) a statistic
• C) a population
• D) a sampling distribution
• E) an estimator

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Definitions:

Coefficient Of Variation

A standardized measure of the dispersion of a probability distribution or frequency distribution, used to assess risk relative to expected returns.

Beta

Beta is a measure of a stock's volatility in relation to the overall market, indicating its risk relative to the market average.

Required Return

The smallest annual return percentage required to motivate persons or firms to allocate funds into a certain security or initiative.

Risk-Free Rate

The theoretical rate of return of an investment with zero risk, typically represented by government bonds.