Bear Stearns' Stock Price Closed at $100,$105,$56,$30,$2 Over Five Successive

question 52

Multiple Choice

Bear Stearns' stock price closed at $100,$105,$56,$30,$2 over five successive weeks.The weekly standard deviation of the stock price calculated from this sample is:

• A)$29.76
• B)$50.25
• C)$44.43
• D)$35.23

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Definitions:

Sensation

The process by which sensory receptors and the nervous system receive and represent stimuli from the environment.

Stimulus Energies

The physical energy forms, such as light and sound, that activate sensory receptors and contribute to sensory processing.

Sensory Receptors

Specialized cells or nerve endings that respond to changes in the environment by converting them into electrical signals sent to the brain.

Pheromones

Chemical substances released by animals and humans that trigger social responses in members of the same species.