A Mining Share for a Company Listed on the ASX

question 20

Multiple Choice

A mining share for a company listed on the ASX produced returns of 19 per cent,27 per cent,and -38 per cent over three of the past four years.The arithmetic average for the past four years is 7 per cent.What is the standard deviation of the stock's returns for the four-year period?

• A)11.63 per cent
• B)15.94 per cent
• C)19.70 per cent
• D)26.25 per cent
• E)30.21 per cent

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Critically evaluate various research methodologies and perspectives within psychology to understand behavior and mental processes.

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Definitions:

Nature and Nurture

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Continuous Development

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Discontinuous Development

A concept suggesting that development occurs in distinct stages, each characterized by qualitative differences rather than a smooth, gradual progression.

Lifespan Development

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