You Obtain Beta Estimates of General Electric from Two Different

question 110

Multiple Choice

You obtain beta estimates of General Electric from two different online sources and you are surprised to find that they are so different. Which of the following would NOT be a correct explanation for the difference?

• A) One source used weekly data and another used monthly data.
• B) One source used the S&P 500 for a market proxy and the other used the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
• C) One used regression analysis and the other used geometric analysis.
• D) All of these choices are correct.

---

Definitions:

Status Attainment

The process of acquiring a certain level of social, professional, or academic standing or prestige.

Family Backgrounds

The social, economic, and cultural conditions and histories of an individual’s family, which can influence their upbringing, opportunities, and life choices.

Similar Education

Pertains to an education system or program that has comparable structure, content, quality, or outcomes across different settings or populations.

Class Structure

The organization of society into different social classes based on factors like wealth, occupation, and education, significantly affecting individuals' opportunities and life experiences.