Reliability Refers to the Extent to Which a Scale Produces

question 121

True/False

Reliability refers to the extent to which a scale produces valid results if repeated measurements are made.

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Definitions:

Debenture Bonds

Bonds issued against the general credit of the borrower. Also called unsecured bonds.

Credit Ratings

Assessments of the creditworthiness of both borrowers (including governments, businesses, and individuals) and financial instruments, expressed through a grading system.

Callable

Describes a financial security (like a bond) that can be redeemed or "called" by the issuer before its maturity date, usually at a predefined price.

Convertible

Refers to a security (like bonds or preferred shares) that can be converted into a different form, commonly shares of the company's common stock.