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by pefix
October 22nd, 2005, 2:56 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Ideas for a PhD topic
Replies: 5
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Ideas for a PhD topic

<t>Since I am currently looking into the same options after finishing my current degree - all I am going to write down the avice I got from one of my lecturers:1. Find a topic area you are interested in.2. Find a specific topic that you the academic and professional field are interested in.3. Find t...
by pefix
October 19th, 2005, 8:46 pm
Forum: Student Forum
Topic: how to write a good research proposal?
Replies: 2
Views: 132606

how to write a good research proposal?

<r>I think that there is no simpler way to put it since it is a lengthy process so here you go!First and foremost ... it all depends on who/what you are writing your research paper for/on. (I assume an academic one)Secondly ... here are the main points to take into consideration:1. Find a research t...
by pefix
October 19th, 2005, 8:10 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: skew
Replies: 2
Views: 133256

skew

<t>Hi there,I assume that you are referring to the skewness of the index returns hence my answer:The nikkei returns were smaller than those of the ftse over your sample period hence the return of the nky is/was smaller than that of the ftse - or in other words closer to zero on the x-axis. (ftse had...