Charles Clayton Monitors the Daily Performance of His Investment Portfolio

question 11

Multiple Choice

Charles Clayton monitors the daily performance of his investment portfolio by recording a "+" or a "-" sign to indicate whether the portfolio's value increased or decreased from the previous day.His record for the last eighteen business days is "- + + - - - + - - + + + + + + + + -".The number of runs in this sample is _________.

• A)seven
• B)six
• C)four
• D)three
• E)one

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Definitions:

Collagen

A major structural protein found in skin, bone, tendons, and other connective tissues, providing strength and elasticity.

Capillaries

The smallest blood vessels in the body, where the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and many other nutrient and waste substances occurs between blood and surrounding tissues.

Simple Squamous Epithelium

A type of epithelial tissue consisting of a single layer of flat cells that facilitates diffusion and filtration in sites such as the alveoli of the lungs and the glomeruli of the kidneys.

Mucous Glands

Exocrine glands found in various locations of the body that secrete mucus, aiding in lubrication and protection of tissues.