In a world where non-linearity and randomness are the norm‚ the capital asset pricing model (CAPM) is widely accepted despite it being a linear model‚ and this is probably due to the simplicity of the model and its pre-computer age birth (see equation below). A well recognized and utilized metric in finance is beta (β)‚ which is the slope in the linear CAPM. To derive β one simply plots the returns (capital gains plus dividend yields) of an individual stock (y-axis) against the returns of a well
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Task 1 - How would you define criminology? I would define Criminology as a body of knowledge that focuses on behaviour that violates the criminal law and seeks an explanation for that given behaviour‚ aimed principally at clarifying the connection between crime and the personal characteristics of the offender and/or his environment with special reference to the origin of the offence itself. The Criminologists major role is to provide a general background in the causes of crime‚ which is in itself
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How far do you agree that the failure of Italian revolutionaries in the years 1820–49 was primarily due to a lack of popular support? I agree that the revolutions that occurred in the years 1820-49 were due to a lack of popular support. Other factors could be the strength of the Austria army‚ how there was no leader‚ a lack of unity and no foreign support. The revolutions failed due to the lack of popular/mass support. The revolutions in Modena‚ Parma and the Papal States had all been unsuccessful
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First of all‚ I must comment on the fact that this was a beautifully constructed essay. Like the letter Einstein wrote too Miss Wright‚ it flowed like water‚ with smooth and fluid transitions from topic to topic. His main focus was the basic building block of all matter: the tiny atom and how it makes YOU. Those simple particles‚ bonded together in such a unique way that it can only create one individual: You. The author says‚ "To begin with‚ for you to be here now trillions of drifting atoms had
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today’s world‚ technology is huge tool in which individuals use to assist them in their work lives‚ this may include using the computer to check your emails‚ using your phone to contact employees or even as a whole using several technological devices to work from home. Employees work at home for several reasons‚ possibly they have kids to looks after‚ they live too far away from the office‚ through having the option if accepted to work from home it can provide amazing outcomes an achievements for an
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health care delivery work routine as well. In Layman’s summarized research‚ the method of the HIS Departments’ job design is observed‚ beginning with the goals that were set. How are the principles of goal setting applied in this case? The goals were four goals set in the rethinking of the work procedure for HIS Departments. The four goals reengineering‚ restructuring‚ work redesign‚ and job redesign are purposed to realign the work routine with the organizational goals. The four goals fall in line
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Gill September 22‚ 2010 Demonstration Speech How to Make Jell-O General Purpose: To demonstrate Specific Purpose: To demonstrate to my audience on how to make a simple and sweet dessert of Jell-O. Central Idea: This dessert will leave your taste buds satisfying more than ever. Introduction: 1) Today I will be demonstrating to all of you on how to make a simple and sweet dessert you can eat during a party‚ gathering‚ or a little snack that you would like to eat on your own. It is an easy process
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Source A was written to highlight the purpose and aim of the German assault on Verdun‚ while Source B is written by General Haig to describe the defensive conditions of the battle of the Somme. The date is unknown which may detract from its reliability‚ however we can infer from the writing style that it is most likely an account or report of the battle of the Somme‚ thus making it a primary source written at approximately 1916 during or after the battle. Whilst analysing a source‚ a historian must
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How would you Move Mount Fuji? Do you have what it takes to get that position you have always wanted? If you are looking to demonstrate your creative and innovative attributes to make you stand out from the crowd‚ consider reading William Poundstone’s‚ How Would you Move Mount Fuji before your next job interview. You probably know the clichés about how fast things are changing and how everything you learned in school will be out of date in 5 years (plus or minus). Children who are entering schools
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typical tasks or duties that you would do in this job? * observe animal and plant life in their natural environment. * Study the effects of pollution on marine life. *identify‚ classify and preserve the types of marine life. *Predict the rate of population growth and life expectancy. *Use computer modelling to estimate population growth for the future. * run field studies and experiments. 2. which one or two of the typical duties or tasks listen do you think would make this career most worthwhile? Justify
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