When a One-Tailed Test Specifies That the Population Mean Is

question 33

Multiple Choice

When a one-tailed test specifies that the population mean is greater than some specified value,we call it a ______ test.

• A)right-tailed
• B)left-tailed
• C)binominal
• D)distributive

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Definitions:

Standard Deviation

A measure of the dispersion or variability of a set of data points from its mean, often used in finance to gauge investment risk.

Risk Premium

The extra return above the risk-free rate that investors require to compensate them for holding a risky asset.

Bearing Risk

The act of accepting potential loss from uncertainty in investment or business operations.

Unexpected Returns

Returns on an investment that exceed what is predicted by models or expected based on historical trends, often caused by unforeseen factors or events.