The Measure of Risk in a Portfolio Selection Problem Is

question 3

Multiple Choice

The measure of risk in a portfolio selection problem is called:

• A)the covariance of the return
• B)the variance of the return
• C)the expected return
• D)decreasing marginal return
• E)None of the above

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Definitions:

Double-Blind

An experimental procedure in which neither the participants nor the experimenters know who is receiving a particular treatment, to prevent bias.

Self-Report Methods

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Socially Appropriate

Behavior that is considered acceptable or suitable within the norms and standards of a particular society or community.

Scientific Enterprise

A systematic and organized approach to research and investigation aimed at expanding knowledge and understanding through empirical evidence and experimentation.