One Strength of Causal-Comparative Studies, in Comparison to Experimental Studies

question 27

Multiple Choice

One strength of causal-comparative studies, in comparison to experimental studies, is that causal-comparative studies can examine _____________ while experimental studies can not.

• A) more than one dependent variable
• B) causal relationships among variables
• C) variables that should not be manipulated
• D) variables that can be manipulated

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Definitions:

Single Index Model

A simplified method to estimate the return of a security or portfolio by relating it to the return of a single market index, using statistical measures.

Portfolio's Sigma

A term referring to the standard deviation of a portfolio, quantifying the portfolio's volatility or risk.

Market Index

A statistical measure that represents the overall performance of a group of stocks, indicating trends in a specific financial market.

Treasury Bills

Short-term government securities with maturities of one year or less.