Between 1980 and 2000, the Standard Deviation of the Returns

question 2

Multiple Choice

Between 1980 and 2000, the standard deviation of the returns for the NIKKEI and the DJIA indexes were 0.08 and 0.10, respectively, and the covariance of these index returns was 0.0007. What was the correlation coefficient between the two market indicators?

• A) .0906
• B) .0985
• C) .0796
• D) .0875
• E) .0654

---

Definitions:

Power Imagery

The use of symbols, language, or images to represent or exert authority, influence, and control, often seen in media and cultural expressions.

Orgasms

The peak of sexual pleasure, characterized by intense physical and emotional sensations, followed by a release of tension.

Machismo

denotes a cultural attitude or ideal that emphasizes male strength, dominance, and virility.

Virilismo

A condition in females characterized by the development of male features, such as excessive body hair and deepening of the voice, typically due to hormonal imbalances.