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Calculating Covariance for Stocks
The covariance calculation shows how two stocks move together, which is useful when building a diversified investment portfolio.
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    Inverse Correlation Definition
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    Mode Definition
  • R-Squared vs. Beta: What's the Difference?
  • Statistics
    Chi-Square (χ2) Statistic Definition
  • Uniform Distribution Definition
  • Discrete Distribution Definition
  • Analysis
    Posterior Probability Definition
  • Yield Variance Definition
  • What Is a Relative Standard Error?
  • Semi-Deviation Definition
  • Two-Way ANOVA Definition
  • How Do Odds Work in Betting?
  • Algebraic Method Definition
  • How do I calculate how long it takes an investment to double (AKA 'The Rule of 72') in Excel?
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    Required Rate of Return and Gordon Growth Model
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    Excess Kurtosis Definition
  • Systematic Sampling vs. Cluster Sampling: What's the Difference?
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    Robust
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    Poisson Distribution
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    Introduction to the Type 1 Error
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    Runs Test Definition
  • Diversify
    Asymmetrical Distribution Definition
  • Spurious Correlation
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    Homoskedastic Definition
  • Nominal Yield Spread Definition
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    Nonparametric Method Definition
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    Prior Probability
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    Adjusted Mean Definition
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    Anomaly
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    Growth Curve Definition
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    Sample Selection Bias
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    Mesokurtic Definition
  • What's the Percentage off the 52-Week High or Low?
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    Boolean Algebra Definition
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    Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy
  • Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance
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    Look-Ahead Bias Definition
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    A Priori Probability Definition & Example
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    Copula
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    Unconditional Probability Definition
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    Absolute Frequency Definition
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    Defining Nonlinear Regression
  • Scheffé's Test
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    Detrend Definition
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    Nonlinearity Definition
  • Three-Way ANOVA
  • When Is It Better to Use Simple Random vs. Systematic Sampling?
  • Applying the Geometric Mean: Key Examples
  • Positive Correlation vs. Inverse Correlation
  • What percentage of the population do you need in a representative sample?
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