If Something Is Generalizable to Real-World Situations,it __________

question 86

Multiple Choice

If something is generalizable to real-world situations,it __________.

• A)is pragmatic
• B)acquires an air of confidence
• C)has ecological validity
• D)no longer is basic science

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Definitions:

Variances

The quantitative measure of the difference between actual and expected behavior, often used in finance to assess volatility of returns or tracking errors.

Covariances

An indicator of the extent to which two variables fluctuate in tandem.

Risky Securities

Financial instruments carrying a higher potential for loss, often offering greater potential returns to compensate for the increased risk.

Portfolio Variance

A measure of the dispersion of returns of a portfolio, calculated as the weighted average of the covariance of each asset in the portfolio.