A Comparison Study Investigating the Levels of Depression in Blind

question 15

Multiple Choice

A comparison study investigating the levels of depression in blind and sighted adolescents does not use a hypothesis. Does the lack of a hypothesis in this study represent a weakness? Why or why not?

• A) Not a weakness; study is descriptive
• B) Not a weakness; study is quasi-experimental
• C) Is a weakness; study is descriptive
• D) Is a weakness; study is quasi-experimental

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Definitions:

EAR

stands for Effective Annual Rate, a calculation that reflects the annual interest on an investment or loan, taking into account the effect of compounding interest.

APR

Annual Percentage Rate, which represents the annualized cost of credit including interest and other charges, helping consumers compare the cost of loans.

Continuous Compounding

Continuous compounding refers to the process of calculating interest on an investment, where the interest amount is reinvested and earns additional interest continuously, leading to exponential growth.

Sharpe Ratio

A metric used to assess the risk-adjusted return of an investment portfolio.