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Modelling the Market: Part Two
From the Integrating Mathematical Problem Solving project by Mathematics in Education and Industry (MEI), this activity shows that derivatives can help to manage risk. The market in derivatives has grown enormously in recent years. On average, speculators break even. The mathematical ideas covered are:
• Comparing a model with reality
• Normal probability plot
• Expected value
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Is it normal? 643.5 KB
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Marks and Spenser weekly close 36.5 KB
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Marks and Spenser monthly close 21.5 KB
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Derivatives 311.5 KB
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Is it normal? (activity) 203.89 KB
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Is it normal? 643.5 KB -
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Marks and Spenser weekly close 36.5 KB
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Marks and Spenser monthly close 21.5 KB
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Derivatives 311.5 KB
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