Using the Scientific Method to Approach an Economic Issue Involves

question 8

Multiple Choice

Using the scientific method to approach an economic issue involves

• A)formulating normative statements about it.
• B)considering stock and flow variables.
• C)finding the correct data to validate the theory.
• D)building a theory to explain the issue and then determining if the theory can be refuted by evidence.
• E)the use of controlled experiments to confirm the evidence presented by the data.

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Definitions:

Profundal Zone

A deep zone in a body of water where sunlight does not penetrate, often characterized by cold temperatures and low oxygen levels.

Decomposers

Organisms, such as bacteria and fungi, that break down dead organisms and waste materials, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

Detritivores

Organisms that decompose organic material by feeding on detritus, contributing to the recycling of nutrients in an ecosystem.

Surface Currents

Oceanic currents on the upper layer of the ocean, driven primarily by the wind.