Practice Covariance - 16.1 | 16. Covariance and Correlation | Mathematics - iii (Differential Calculus) - Vol 3
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does a positive covariance indicate?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how two related variables might behave.

Question 2

Easy

What is the formula for covariance?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the relationship with mean values.

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Question 1

What is the range of covariance values?

  • 0 to 1
  • -∞ to ∞
  • -1 to 1

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider if a value could fall below zero.

Question 2

True or false: Correlation measures the strength and direction of a linear relationship.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the role of correlation in analysis.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Given the datasets A = {3, 6, 9} and B = {3, 3, 6}, calculate the covariance and correlation, explaining the contextual relationship evident in the value.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Work step by step from finding means to calculating covariance.

Question 2

Critically evaluate the usage of covariance in evaluating risk in financial portfolios. How does it aid in investment decisions?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use real financial examples to illustrate your interpretation.

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