The Difference Between "Risk" and "Uncertainty" Is

question 12

Multiple Choice

The difference between "Risk" and "Uncertainty" is:

• A) "Risk" is quantifiable and can be estimated, with the use of probability. "Uncertainty" is unknown
• B) "Risk" always exists. No investment can be "risk-free". But there are things that can be "certain"
• C) There is no difference. The terms are interchangeable
• D) "Risk" cannot be measured. "Certainty" can be estimated with the use of probability

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Definitions:

Inequality

A mathematical statement that indicates the relationship of less than (<), greater than (>), less than or equal to (≤), or greater than or equal to (≥) between two expressions.

Critical Numbers

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Real Number Line

A visual representation of all real numbers arranged in order of value on a straight, horizontal line.

Inequality

A mathematical statement that shows the relationship between quantities that are not necessarily equal, using symbols like <, >, ≤, and ≥.