Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)When we refer to the "risk-free interest rate," we mean the rate on U.S.Treasuries.
• B)Interest rates vary with the investment horizon.
• C)All borrowers,besides the U.S.Treasury,have some risk of default.
• D)When interest on a loan is tax deductible,the effective after-tax interest rate is τ × (1 - r).

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Definitions:

Confounding Variable

A variable that influences both the dependent and independent variables, causing a spurious association.

Blocking

The act of preventing access, movement, or function by placing an obstruction or obstacle.

Random Assignment

A method used in experiments to assign participants to different groups using randomization, ensuring that each participant has an equal chance of being placed in any group.

Blocking

A technique used in experimental design to group experimental units with similar characteristics together, in order to reduce the variability caused by these characteristics.