Distribution-Free Tests Are Used When There Is a Concern That

question 38

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Distribution-free tests are used when there is a concern that the assumptions underlying parametric tests may be violated.

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Effective Annual Rates

The effective annual rate (EAR) is the actual interest rate that an investment earns due to compounding over a given period, usually one year.

Nominal Rate

The interest rate before adjustments for inflation, representing the face value of financial products.

Compounded Monthly

A method of calculating interest where the accrued interest is added to the principal sum at the end of each month, leading to "interest on interest."

Present Value

Present value is the current worth of a future sum of money or stream of cash flows given a specified rate of return.