Terminology used to describe samples and sampling methods Sample = the selected elements (people or objects) chosen for participation in a study; people are referred to as subjects or participants Sampling = the process of selecting a group of people, events, behaviors, or other elements with which to conduct a study
Prime Rate Information. PDFPrint. The current Bank of America, N.A. prime rate is 3.50%. The prime rate is set by Bank of America based on various factors, including the bank's costs and desired return, general economic conditions and other factors, and is used as a reference point for pricing some loans.
The current interest rate on a 20 year treasury bond is 3.06%. The rate on the savings bond is 0.44% higher than the rate of the 20 Year Treasury bond. Given that US Savings Bonds are just as safe as the 20 year Treasury, getting almost a half-percent more yield is great.