The Term "Quants" Refers to Financial Managers and Others Who

question 14

True/False

The term "quants" refers to financial managers and others who base their decisions on complex quantitative analysis, under the assumption that using advanced mathematics and sophisticated computer technology can accurately predict how the market works.

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