Derivation of “quick and dirty” approximation of bias formula Thomas Noe Balliol College/SBS 21st October‚ 2013 This note relates to the derivation of the “quick and dirty” formula for estimating the bias generated by using the YTM as an approximation of the expected return on debt. The assumptions: 1. Debt is perpetual 2. probability of default is δ in each period. The probability is the same in every period 3. If default occurs‚ bondholders receive ρ fraction of the face (principal) value
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of which suppress the development and expression of female value. The history and evolution of gendered sport cultures substantiates this statement and provides evidence‚ not only of historic and existing gender bias in sport‚ but of a sport culture created and sustained to nurture that bias.(Everhart and Pemberton). A gender-equal society would be one where the word ‘gender’ does not exist: where everyone can be themselves. In this case people shouldn’t judge you on how you play sports because of
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u r n a l h o m e p a g e : w w w. e l s ev i e r. c o m / l o c a t e / j e s p Gender bias in employment contexts: A closer examination of the role incongruity principle☆ Crystal L. Hoyt ⁎ Jepson School of Leadership Studies‚ University of Richmond‚ USA a r t i c l e i n f o Article history: Received 3 May 2011 Revised 8 August 2011 Available online 17 August 2011 Keywords: Gender bias Role incongruity Employment discrimination Political ideology Traditional gender role
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Therapeutic Exercise- Physical Therapy The profession of physical therapy intrigues me mainly because physical therapy has had a positive impact on my life and I want to be able to have a positive impact on others. Over the years I have had my fair share of injuries and have been fortunate enough to have a physical therapist work on me. The fact that my physical therapist was able to minimize my pain and expedite my recovery made me extremely appreciative of the profession. Physical therapy is an essential
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Again‚ a few faint suggestions were heard‚ but Jiménez took control of the conversation once more. He addressed the importance of informing oneself‚ acknowledging ones own biases‚ reflecting and seeking feedback. The well-known book‚ Overcoming Bias by Sue Ellen Christian‚ was referenced in his lecture as he mentioned key points in journalism and the problems it currently faces. Jiménez highlighted what Christian wrote regarding the ethics of inclusion and the practices of self-analyzation‚ informing
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Detecting Media Bias Alyssa Mathews HUM/111 April 8‚ 2012 Helen Leonard MC LPC Critical evaluations of news stories can be very important to getting the whole story. Using critical thinking and reading skills is the key to understanding everything that is being discussed in the news report. In the report of Strictly Business: Spring‚ and recovery‚ in the air‚ critical evaluation is needed understand every aspect of the story. Skimming‚ reflecting‚ reading‚ evaluating‚ and then making
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Creating Hiring Modules Clinton Angel Rasmussen College Receptionist 1. Tell me about a time when you had to deal with an irate customer. 2. Give me an example that would show that you ’ve been able to develop and maintain productive relations with others‚ though there were differing points of view. 3. Tell me about a difficult situation with a co-worker‚ and how you handled it. 4. Tell me about a time when you made a lasting‚ positive impression on a customer. 5
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The Arguments for God and Confirmation Bias In What Question Does a Theistic Argument Answer‚ Linda Trinkaus Zagzebski argues that the three arguments for the existence of a deity are responses to an assortment of inquiries. We cannot know if one of the arguments is successful‚ unless we can comprehend the question the argument aims to answer. In addition‚ we need to know who is asking the question. For instance‚ an agnostic may be asking a question directed towards both a theist and atheist. She
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Answer the following questions in a minimum of 500 words: Identify examples of bias‚ fallacies‚ and specific rhetorical devices in the speech. How did the speaker address arguments and counterarguments? Were the speaker’s arguments effective? Explain your answers. The campaigner in this speech shows an example of bias by saying the acts of Jim Gettys are "evil domination". He also shows more bias by calling Kane the "fighting liberal" and also referring to Kane as "the friend of the working
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live in a time of Facebook news articles and biased media that people spread without ever looking into. It’s a shame considering how easy it is to pull out a smartphone and google it. What it really comes down to is a phenomenon called confirmation bias. People are going to believe what they want to be true and deny what they don’t like. Last year my English teacher told the class about some papers that her freshman had turned in. There were several of them that were based off of a news site called
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