What is 'hypothesis testing'? Definition & meaning

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Accounting standards

The rules a company follows when preparing financial statements.

Depository

We look at what is a depository and what role they play in keeping markets work.

Dirty price

The total price payable on the purchase of a gilt. It’s calculated as the clean price plus accrued interest.

Key Information Document (KID)

A document issued by an investment fund to help investors determine if it's the right fund for them.

Know Your Customer (KYC)

A legal requirement for financial firms to understand exactly who their customers are. Used to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.

Wall Street

A street in New York that became a figure of speech for the financial markets of the US.

Growth stocks

These are stocks in companies that are considered to be “growing”. These companies may be delivering new products and services, or entering new markets.

Venture Capital Trust (VCT)

A listed company run by a fund manager, investing mainly in private companies.e.

Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)

A statement that summarises firm's expenses, costs, and revenues incurred during a time period. AKA income statement.

Hypothesis Testing