Scientific Realism Is Rooted in the Principle That

question 80

Multiple Choice

Scientific realism is rooted in the principle that:

• A) similar interventions can naturally be expected to have different outcomes in different contexts
• B) the success of evaluations depends on the assignment of subjects to experimental and control groups
• C) there be equivalence between experimental and control groups before an intervention
• D) treatment integrity must be rigorously guarded

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Definitions:

Reinvestment Risk

The risk that future proceeds from investments may have to be reinvested at a lower potential interest rate.

Coupon Rate

The interest rate that a bond issuer will pay to a bondholder, typically expressed as an annual percentage of the face value of the bond.

Interest Rates

The percentage of an amount of money charged for its use per period, commonly expressed as an annual percentage rate.

Bond Investing

The act of investing in bonds, which are debt securities, with the expectation of earning a return from interest payments and potential price appreciation.