Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Expected return should rise proportionately with volatility.
• B)Investors would not choose to hold a portfolio that is more volatile unless they expected to earn a higher return.
• C)Smaller stocks have lower volatility than larger stocks.
• D)The largest stocks are typically more volatile than a portfolio of large stocks.

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Definitions:

Test-retest Reliability

A measure of the consistency of a psychological test or assessment over time, determined by administering the test to the same group of people on two different occasions.

Construct Validity

The accuracy of a test in measuring what it alleges to assess.

Test Standardization

The process of administering a test under consistent conditions to ensure the reliability and validity of the results.

Comparison Group

A control group used in an experiment that does not receive the experimental treatment, allowing researchers to compare outcomes.