Q180
If an investor searches for patterns in security returns by examining various techniques applied to a set of data, this is known as__________.
A.
fundamental analysis
B.
technical analysis
AnswerC.
data mining
D.
random-walk theory
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
If an investor searches for patterns in security returns by examining various techniques applied to a set of data, this is known as technical analysis. Technical analysis is a trading discipline employed to evaluate investments and identify trading opportunities by analyzing statistical trends gathered from trading activity, such as price movement and volume.