For a Futures Contract Trading in April 2012,the Open Interest

question 14

Multiple Choice

For a futures contract trading in April 2012,the open interest for a June 2012 contract,when compared to the open interest for Sept 2012 contracts,is usually

• A)Higher
• B)Lower
• C)The same
• D)Equally likely to be higher or lower

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Definitions:

Control Group

In experimental research, the group of participants that does not receive the intervention being tested, used as a benchmark to measure the effect of the intervention.

Independent Variable

A variable that is manipulated to determine its effects on a dependent variable in an experiment.

Experiment

Rigorously controlled, replicable procedure in which the researcher manipulates variables to assess the effect of one on the other.

Manipulation

The ability to handle objects with control and intention, often requiring fine motor skills.