Quantitative Methods

CFA Level 1 · 5 questions

Key Takeaways

Covers time value of money, discounted cash flow, probability, and hypothesis testing.
Heavily calculation-based — mastering your financial calculator's TVM, NPV, and IRR functions is essential.
Forms the mathematical foundation used throughout Equity, Fixed Income, and Portfolio Management.
Typically weighted 6–9% of the Level 1 exam.

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Question 1Easy

Which of the following best describes a probability distribution?

A.A function that describes the likelihood of obtaining possible values of a random variableB.A measure of central tendency used to find the average valueC.A statistical method to eliminate outliers from a datasetD.A technique for forecasting future market prices

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