On a Graph Showing the Relationship Between X and Y

question 44

Multiple Choice

On a graph showing the relationship between x and y, the ceteris paribus condition implies that

• A) the value of x and the value of y are held constant.
• B) the value of x is held constant.
• C) no other variables are related to x and y.
• D) other variables not shown are held constant.
• E) the value of y is held constant.

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