In Experimental Studies the __________ Variable Is Assumed to Be

question 49

Multiple Choice

In experimental studies the __________ variable is assumed to be the cause of the change in the _________variable.

• A)dependent;independent
• B)confounding;independent
• C)independent;dependent
• D)independent;confounding

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Definitions:

Budget Constraint

A limit on the consumption choices of individuals or entities based on their income and the prices of goods and services, representing all possible combinations of goods and services that can be purchased.

Utility Function

A mathematical representation that ranks individuals' preferences over a set of goods and services to represent satisfaction levels.

Consumption Bundle

A combination of different goods and services that a consumer chooses to consume at a given time.

Marginal Utility

The additional satisfaction or benefit (utility) that a consumer derives from purchasing and consuming an additional unit of a good or service.