developed by William Sharpe. According to Sharp’s model‚ the theory estimates the expected return and variance of indices which may be one or more and are related to economic activity. This theory has come to be known as Market Model. Sharpe’s single index model will reduce the market related risk and maximize the returns for a given level of risk. Sharpe’s model will take into consideration the total risk of portfolio. The total risk consists of both systematic and unsystematic risk. The risk may be
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Regarding to an article by Investopedia‚ the Power-Distance Index (PDI) is an index developed by Dutch sociologist Geert Hofstede that measures the distribution of power and wealth between people in a nation‚ business or culture. The power-distance index seeks to demonstrate the extent to which subordinates or ordinary citizens submit to authority. The power-distance index figure is lower in countries or organizations in which authority figures work closely with those not in authority‚ and is higher
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university of ibADAN DEPARTMENT OF PETROLEUM ENGINEERING DETERMINATION OF REFRACTIVE INDEX OF CRUDE OIL TPE 527 PETROLEUM ENGINEERING LAB. 111 NUESIRI ESEOGHENE ANITA 151419 11/21/2014 LABORATORY REPORT SUBMITTED TO DR.S.O ISEHUNWA Department of Petroleum Engineering‚ Faculty of Technology‚ University of Ibadan‚ Ibadan. 20th November‚ 2014 The head of department
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streams and lakes. Indices may be based upon the number of invertebrate fauna that are collected‚ identified and then counted. Community Structure Indices Each group is given a score‚ according to abundance‚ with the total score representing the index‚ and with the higher the score the cleaner the water. Diversity indices attempt to combine the data on species abundance in a community into a single number. Stable eco-systems are characterized by a great diversity of species‚ most of which are
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Simpsons’ diversity index investigation Data table showing: the species number‚ quadrat species name‚ common name and the specific name of different plant species. Species number Quadrat species name Common name Specific name 1 L Bilberry Vaccinium mytillus 2 M Buttercup Ranunculus acris 3 N Common sorrel Rumex acetosa 4 O Hoary cinquefoil Pontentilla argentea 5 P Lesser Stitchwort Stellaria graminea 6 Q Osier Salix sp 7 R Rose Bay Willowherb Epilobium agustifolium
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Arson: An Index Crime An index crime is a crime that is included in the yearly crime statistics taken by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Arson is the act of intentionally setting fire to property. ("Arson - Google Search." Arson - Google Search. N.p.‚ n.d. Web. 29 Sept. 2014.) The eight index crimes are arson‚ forcible rape‚ motor vehicle theft‚ larceny‚ aggravated assault‚ willful homicide‚ robbery and burglary. Although‚ arson wasn’t officially an index crime until 1979. In many states arson
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Title Glucose levels and gycemic index tested in the blood systems of university students over a ninety minute time period. After ingesting high‚ medium‚ low carbohydrate foods. Authors Mark McDonald‚ Elliot Ness ‚Michael Joseph‚ Brendon Myers Abstract Introduction The blood glucose level is measured on how much of a rise is in the blood‚ carbohydrates trigger– the glucose and with this we get a blood glucose response. A low( Glycemic index) GI food you will see a small rise‚ while
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A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON INDEX AND STOCK PRICE MOVEMENT OF VARIOUS INDUSTRIES IN EQUITY MARKET AT SHAREKHAN CHAPTER – 1 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER: 1 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.1.1 INDEX AND STOCK PRICE MOVING AVERAGE Individual stock price
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Consumer Price index- has absolutely no impact on prices‚ it will not change prices! Possible reasons for it to be inaccurate: 1) New products and technology- tendency to lag the advantage of a new technology. By the time they start incorporation the price it is already cheaper‚ but they use the higher price. This can cause a problem. 2) Quality of products changes- You may be getting more for your money. This can be a negative thing to because you could end up paying for things
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weight‚ overweight and obesity is reflected in Body Mass Index (BMI). Normal proof of body mass index or BMI is formulated by dividing your weight in kilograms by the square of your height in meters. This calculates your weight and height in the metric system. The official formula of BMI_703W/H2 is then used. In this formula‚ W is your weight in pounds‚ while your height in inches is substituted by H. Calculations for BMI or Body Mass Index can show the possibilities of my being normal‚ overweight
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