How Does Standard Deviation Differ from Semi-Variance

question 6

Multiple Choice

How does standard deviation differ from semi-variance?

• A)Standard deviation includes fluctuations that result in both gains and losses while semi-variance only measures fluctuations resulting in losses
• B)Standard deviation includes fluctuations that result in both gains and losses while semi-variance only measures fluctuations resulting in gains
• C)Semi-variance includes fluctuations that result in both gains and losses while standard deviation only measures fluctuations resulting in losses
• D)Semi-variance includes fluctuations that result in both gains and losses while standard deviation only measures fluctuations resulting in gains
• E)None of the above

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