Which One of the Following Had the Smallest Standard Deviation

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following had the smallest standard deviation of returns for the period 1926-2012?

• A)large-company stocks
• B)small-company stocks
• C)long-term government bonds
• D)intermediate-term government bonds
• E)long-term corporate bonds

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired; a response that is at first elicited by the second stimulus is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone.

Natural Behavior

The instinctual or innate actions and reactions of an animal or human, not influenced by conscious thought or societal norms.

Inclusive Fitness

A concept in evolutionary biology that considers an individual's success in passing genes to the next generation, including through relatives.

Reproductive Success

The success an organism achieves in passing its genes to the next generation, often measured by the number of offspring an organism produces that survive to reproduce.