What Are the Three Essential Characteristics of Experimentation

question 213

Multiple Choice

What are the three essential characteristics of experimentation?

• A)Measure one variable, measure another variable, and examine the correlation between the two variables
• B)Manipulate one variable, measure another variable, and attempt to control other factors
• C)Manipulate one variable, manipulate another variable, and examine the correlation between the two
• D)Manipulate one variable, manipulate another variable, and attempt to control all other factors

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Definitions:

Mutual Fund

An investment vehicle comprised of a pool of funds collected from many investors for the purpose of investing in securities such as stocks, bonds, money market instruments, and other assets.

S&P 500 Index

A stock market index tracking the stock performance of 500 of the largest companies listed on stock exchanges in the United States.

ETFs

Exchange-Traded Funds, investment funds traded on stock exchanges, much like stocks, typically tracking an index, commodity, bonds, or a mix of investment types.

12b-1 Fee

A fee that mutual funds may charge their shareholders for marketing, distribution, and service expenses.