Economists Use Models in Order to

question 104

Multiple Choice

Economists use models in order to

• A)experiment with alternative circumstances.
• B)make educated guesses about real life events.
• C)predict outcomes under various hypothetical conditions.
• D)increase understanding of how a relationship actually works.
• E)All of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Brittle Bone

Also known as osteogenesis imperfecta, a genetic disorder characterized by bones that break easily due to a collagen defect.

Hydroxyapatite Crystals

Mineral complexes primarily of calcium and phosphate that form the hard structure of bones and teeth.

Compression Strength

The capacity of a material or structure to withstand loads tending to reduce size, measured in force per unit area.

Chondroblasts

Cells that produce cartilage, developing into chondrocytes which are the cells primarily found in cartilage.