To Test the Validity of a Multiple Regression Model Involving

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Multiple Choice

To test the validity of a multiple regression model involving three predictor variables, which of the following is the best formulation of the null hypothesis to be tested?

Identify and explain the role of beta in assessing the risk of individual stocks and portfolios.

Explain the impact of changes in expected inflation and the market risk premium on required returns.

Apply the principles of portfolio diversification and understand its effect on risk reduction.

Understand the concept of the Security Market Line (SML) and its implications for required returns based on beta.

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Definitions:

Construct Validity

The degree to which a test or instrument accurately measures the theoretical construct or trait it is intended to measure.

Predictive Validity

The construct validity of a measure is assessed by examining the ability of the measure to predict a future behavior.

Discriminant Validity

The extent to which a concept differs from other concepts that are similar, ensuring that the measure is not reflecting other variables.

Convergent Validity

The degree to which two measures of constructs that theoretically should be related, are in fact related.