In an Investigation of the Relationship Between Political Ideology (Liberal

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Multiple Choice

In an investigation of the relationship between political ideology (liberal - conservative) and support for civil liberties such as free speech, a researcher calculated a bivariate gamma of 0.65. After controlling for gender, the partial gamma was 0.07. Which of the following correctly describes this outcome?

• A) There seems to be a direct relationship between ideology and support for civil liberties.
• B) This relationship appears to be spurious.
• C) There is an interactive relationship between ideology and support for civil liberties.
• D) Women are much more supportive of civil liberties than men.

Understand the calculation and implications of bond duration and modified duration.

Recognize the effects of yield changes on bond prices.

Identify and apply different bond immunization and swap strategies in portfolio management.

Analyze the impact of coupon rate, maturity, and yield to maturity on bond duration and price volatility.

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