As a Science, Economics Is Disadvantaged in That

question 13

Multiple Choice

As a science, economics is disadvantaged in that

• A)it is usually not possible to conduct controlled experiments in economics, in contrast with certain other sciences.
• B)some economic variables are determined within the theory.
• C)economic hypotheses cannot be accepted with complete certainty, by contrast with the other sciences.
• D)it deals with human behaviour and thus is not open to empirical testing.
• E)economic variables do not change enough to provide reliable data for testing hypotheses.

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Definitions:

Embryonic

Referring to the early stages of development within the womb, from conception until the end of the eighth week.

Fetal

Pertaining to the development stage of a human between the embryonic period and birth.

Zygote

The initial cell formed when a sperm cell and an egg cell combine, marking the beginning of a new organism's development.

Germinal Stage

The earliest phase of prenatal development, consisting of the first two weeks after conception, during which the zygote begins to divide and implant in the uterine wall.