Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) If the risk-free rate rises, then the market risk premium must also rise.
• B) If a company's beta is halved, then its required return will also be halved.
• C) If a company's beta doubles, then its required return will also double.
• D) The slope of the security market line is equal to the market risk premium, (r_M - r_RF).
• E) Beta is measured by the slope of the security market line.

Understand the implications of hypothesis testing on policy and decision making.

Critically evaluate the effectiveness of new programs or strategies based on statistical evidence.

Apply critical thinking to assess the validity of statistical claims in research.

Demonstrate an understanding of the role of sample size and variability in hypothesis testing.

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