Just Like Models Constructed in Other Areas of Science,economic Models

question 12

Multiple Choice

Just like models constructed in other areas of science,economic models

• A)incorporate assumptions that contradict reality.
• B)incorporate all details of the real world.
• C)complicate reality.
• D)avoid the use of diagrams and equations.

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Definitions:

Standard Deviation

A statistical measure of the dispersion of returns for a given security or market index, indicating how much returns can deviate from the average return.

Correlation

A statistical measure indicating the degree to which two variables' movements are associated with each other, ranging from -1 (perfect negative correlation) to 1 (perfect positive correlation).

Time Diversification

An investment strategy that spreads exposure across different periods to reduce risk associated with market volatility.

Standard Deviation

Standard deviation is a statistical measure that quantifies the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of data values.