A Distinction Between Theories and Hypotheses Is That

question 522

Multiple Choice

A distinction between theories and hypotheses is that

• A)theories tend to be broader than hypotheses
• B)hypotheses tend to be broader and more externally valid than theories
• C)theories tend to be externally valid while hypotheses tend to be internally valid
• D)theories use operational definitions while hypotheses do not

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Definitions:

Production Possibilities Curve

A graph that shows the maximum possible output combinations of two goods or services an economy can achieve when all resources are fully and efficiently utilized.

Bowed Outward

Refers to the shape of a production possibility frontier that shows increasing opportunity costs as production shifts between two goods.

Absolute Advantage

A situation in which a nation, as the result of its previous experience and/or natural endowments, can produce more of a good (with the same amount of resources) than another nation can.

Comparative Advantage

The ability of a country or firm to produce a particular good or service at a lower opportunity cost than its trading partners, leading to specialized production and trade benefits.