The Annual Returns (In Percent)for a Sample of Stocks in the Technology

question 41

Multiple Choice

The annual returns (in percent) for a sample of stocks in the technology industry over the past year are as follows: The sample standard deviation is closest to:

• A)7.59
• B)8.49
• C)57.61
• D)72.01

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Definitions:

Vital Capacity

The maximum amount of air a person can expel from the lungs after a maximum inhalation.

Inspiratory Capacity

The maximum amount of air that can be inhaled after the end of a normal, relaxed expiration, combining tidal volume and inspiratory reserve volume.

Pulmonary Respiration

The process of exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and the environment; also known as breathing.

Pulmonary Ventilation

The process of moving air in and out of the lungs, facilitating gas exchange with the external environment.