Defining and Omitting a Base Group Amongst a Set of Fixed

question 4

Multiple Choice

Defining and omitting a base group amongst a set of fixed effects is an attempt to remedy which identification challenge?

• A) A control variable is correlated with the error term.
• B) The treatment variable is correlated with the error term.
• C) Perfect multicollinearity
• D) Imperfect multicollinearity

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Definitions:

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Counterproductive Norms

Established patterns of behavior within a group that hinder its achievement of goals or negatively affect its performance.

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