A Graph Shows the Average SAT Scores for Males and Females

question 611

Multiple Choice

A graph shows the average SAT scores for males and females in 2009. The kind of graph used to show this data would be

• A) a cross- section graph.
• B) a scatter plot.
• C) a time- series graph.
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Disposable Income

Disposable income refers to the amount of money individuals or households have available to spend or save after income taxes are deducted.

Marginal Propensity

The ratio of change in an economic variable (e.g., consumption, saving) to a change in another economic variable (e.g., income).

Disposable Income

Post-tax income that households can allocate towards savings and expenses.

Consumption Spending

The total amount of money that households spend on goods and services within a certain period.