Results Are Described as Statistically Significant When

question 21

Multiple Choice

Results are described as statistically significant when

• A) the null hypothesis was not rejected
• B) the null hypothesis was rejected
• C) the sample results were consistent with the null hypothesis
• D) the significance level was high

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Definitions:

Principal Amount

The initial size of a loan or an investment, excluding any interest or profit that has been added over time.

Fair Value

The price that would be received for selling an asset or paying off a liability, often the market price for an equity or debt security.

Interest-bearing Note

A debt instrument that requires the issuer to pay the lender interest over the life of the note, in addition to repaying the principal amount at maturity.

Maturity Value

The total amount due to the owner of an investment at the end of its term, including principal and interest.