Math & Statistics
Learn essential math and statistics concepts that underpin key concepts in business and finance.
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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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Chi-Square (χ2) Statistic Definition -
Uniform Distribution Definition -
Discrete Distribution Definition -
Posterior Probability Definition -
Yield Variance Definition
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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? -
Required Rate of Return and Gordon Growth Model -
Excess Kurtosis Definition -
Systematic Sampling vs. Cluster Sampling: What's the Difference? -
Robust -
Poisson Distribution Definition -
Introduction to the Type 1 Error -
Runs Test Definition -
Asymmetrical Distribution Definition -
Spurious Correlation Definition -
Homoskedastic Definition -
Nominal Yield Spread Definition -
Nonparametric Method Definition -
Prior Probability -
Adjusted Mean Definition -
Anomaly Definition -
Growth Curve Definition -
Sample Selection Bias Definition -
Mesokurtic Definition -
What's the Percentage off the 52-Week High or Low?
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Boolean Algebra Definition -
Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy -
Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance -
Look-Ahead Bias Definition -
A Priori Probability Definition & Example -
Copula -
Unconditional Probability Definition -
Absolute Frequency Definition -
Defining Nonlinear Regression -
Scheffé Test Definition -
Detrend Definition -
Nonlinearity Definition
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Three-Way ANOVA Definition
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When Is It Better to Use Simple Random vs. Systematic Sampling?
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Applying the Geometric Mean: Key Examples
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Positive Correlation vs. Inverse Correlation -
What percentage of the population do you need in a representative sample?
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