Which of the Following Interpretations of Price Elasticity Is True

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following interpretations of price elasticity is true?

• A) Price elasticity is calculated by dividing the percent change in price by the percent change in the quantity demanded.
• B) Price elasticity can be estimated from historical data.
• C) A sampling of consumers' buying intentions cannot be used to estimate price elasticity.
• D) A crude estimate of price elasticity is not a useful input for pricing decisions.

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Definitions:

Cause-and-Effect

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Lurking Variable

A variable that is not directly studied yet influences the relationship between the independent and dependent variables under investigation.

Positive Association

A relationship between two variables where both variables move in the same direction.

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