Consider the Table Below as You Answer the Questions

question 45

Multiple Choice

Consider the table below as you answer the questions: In the table, "us_gaap" would best be described as:

• A)a taxonomy
• B)a namespace
• C)an instance document
• D)an application of the FASB Conceptual Framework

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Definitions:

Investment

The method of apportioning capital with the expectation of financial returns or earnings.

Standard Deviation

A statistical measure that quantifies the variability or dispersion of a set of data points or returns of an investment.

Annual Returns

The percentage change in the value of an investment over a one-year period.

Risk Premium

The extra return expected by an investor for holding a risky asset, compared to a risk-free asset.