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question 14

Multiple Choice

Use the table for the question(s) below.
Consider the following probability distribution of returns for Alpha Corporation:
-Suppose an investment is equally likely to have a 35% return or a -20% return.The variance on the return for this investment is closest to:

• A).151.
• B).0378.
• C)0.
• D).075.

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Definitions:

Mean

A statistical measure representing the average value in a set of numbers, calculated by dividing the sum of all values by the quantity of numbers.

Standard Deviation

A statistic that measures the dispersion or variability of a dataset relative to its mean, indicating how spread out the data points are.

Depression

A mental health disorder marked by persistent feelings of sadness, loss, or anger that interfere with daily activities.

Action Potentials

Action Potentials are quick electrical impulses that allow neurons to communicate with each other through an electrochemical process.