Which of the following is true? • Historically, bonds have generally earned a higher
rate of return than equity investments.
• Indexed equity mutual funds allow the ordinary
investor to earn the attractive long-term returns
yielded by stocks.
• An ordinary person cannot expect to earn an
attractive return from investments in stocks unless
they are willing to engage in intense stock market
research.
Equity mutual funds managed by professionals
have generally outperformed indexed equity
mutual funds.

What is the difference between direct learning and indirect learning? a. direct learning is independent learning that people pursue on their own. indirect learning is forced on the learner by others, such as parents or teachers. b. direct learning is forced on learners so that they'll become productive members of society. indirect learning is a voluntary action taken by the learner with the intention of becoming a productive member of society. c. when people learn culture directly, they are imitating and observing others. when people learn culture indirectly, they are being taught by someone else. d. when people learn culture directly, they are being taught by someone else. when people learn culture indirectly, they are learning through observation and imitation.

What was the name of the puritan group that wanted to separate from the church of england? a. quakers b. pilgrims c. catholics d. dissenters e. jews

Select the correct answer. how did powerful families such as the medici and the sforza spread renaissance ideas? a. they provided financial support to young artists and writers. b. they educated the poor children living in their own city-states. c. they constructed schools and colleges to teach the humanities. d. they borrowed money from banks to invite foreign artists to italy. e. they promoted contemporary works over religious works.