If We Observe That the Actual Rate of CPI Inflation

question 61

Multiple Choice

If we observe that the actual rate of CPI inflation has increased,we can certainly conclude that the

• A)Bank of Canada has implemented an expansionary monetary policy.
• B)Bank of Canada has implemented a contractionary monetary policy.
• C)Bank of Canada has abandoned its inflation target.
• D)Government of Canada has reduced the money supply.
• E)It is not possible to conclude any of the above.

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Definitions:

Baseline Data

A person’s initial response level on a test or scale.

Independent Variable

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Research designs focusing on the response of an individual subject to varying conditions or treatment over time.

Internal Validity

The extent to which a study is free from systematic error or bias, allowing for the accurate attribution of causality to the variable being studied.