What Are the Two Primary Characteristics of Quantitative Research

question 105

Multiple Choice

What are the two primary characteristics of quantitative research?

• A)large sample sizes and quota sampling
• B)small sample sizes and rich data
• C)primary and secondary data
• D)small sample sizes and consumer insights
• E)large sample sizes and random sampling

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Definitions:

Bogey Portfolio

A benchmark portfolio against which the performance of an investment portfolio can be measured.

Bonds

Financial instruments representing loans made by an investor to a borrower, typically corporate or governmental, which are expected to be paid back with interest.

Sharpe Measure

An indicator of the performance of an investment compared to a risk-free asset, adjusted for its risk, calculated as the difference in returns divided by the standard deviation of the investment.

Reward

Typically refers to the potential gains or returns derived from an investment or action, balanced against the risk involved.