Cindy and John Appleby Just Inherited $30,000 and Would Like

question 17

Essay

Cindy and John Appleby just inherited $30,000 and would like to invest the money in a conservative mutual fund.Since they have never invested in mutual funds,they ask for your help.In your own words,describe the sources of information available for evaluating a mutual fund investment.

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Definitions:

"Real-World" Outcomes

describe the actual results or impacts of interventions, policies, or research findings in natural, uncontrolled environments.

Reliability

The consistency of a measurement, test, or research findings across different occasions and contexts.

Validity

The extent to which a test, measurement, or research study accurately reflects or assesses the concept it is intended to measure.

Data Collection

The process of systematically gathering and measuring information on variables of interest, in an established systematic fashion that enables one to answer stated research questions, test hypotheses, and evaluate outcomes.