One of the Four Main Goals of Science Is Explanation

question 100

Multiple Choice

One of the four main goals of science is explanation.The main goal of scientists addressing this goal is to explain

• A)why a behavior occurs.
• B)the steps of the scientific method.
• C)how data collection works.
• D)why a researcher wants to study a behavior.

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Definitions:

Beta

A measure of a security's volatility in relation to the overall market; used in the capital asset pricing model to determine the expected return of an asset.

Risk-Free Rate

The rate of return of an investment with no risk of financial loss, typically represented by government bonds.

Market Risk Premium

The extra return investors demand for holding a risky market portfolio instead of risk-free assets.

Required Rate Of Return

The minimum return an investor expects to achieve by investing in a particular asset, taking into account the risk associated with it.