Which Measure Would You Use to Know Whether Alpha Is

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which measure would you use to know whether alpha is truly significant or just the result of random chance?

• A) Jensen's alpha
• B) Information ratio
• C) Jensen-Treynor alpha
• D) Sharpe ratio
• E) Treynor ratio

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Definitions:

Person-Situation Debate

A discussion in psychology regarding the relative influence of personality traits versus situational factors in determining individuals' behaviors.

Walter Mischel

A psychologist best known for his research on personality theory and cognitive-affective behavior, including the famous marshmallow test associated with delayed gratification.

Trait Theory

A theoretical framework in psychology that focuses on the identification and measurement of specific personality traits.

Situational Factors

External influences that affect an individual's behavior, choices, and psychological well-being at any given moment.