A Price Index Is

question 104

Multiple Choice

A price index is:

• A)a comparison of the price of a market basket from a fixed point of reference.
• B)a comparison of real GDP in one period relative to another.
• C)the cost of a market basket of goods and services in a base period divided by the cost of the same market basket in another period.
• D)a ratio of real GDP to nominal GDP.

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Definitions:

Absolute Thresholds

The minimum stimulus energy needed to detect a particular stimulus 50% of the time.

General Tendency

A common or widespread inclination, pattern, or trend among people or phenomena.

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity of a stimulus that one can detect at least 50% of the time, which varies from one individual to another and for different senses.

Reliable Detection

The ability to consistently and accurately identify or recognize the presence of a specific condition, substance, or pattern.