To Isolate the Impact of One Single Factor, Economists Invoke

question 12

Multiple Choice

To isolate the impact of one single factor, economists invoke the assumption of

• A) inductive reasoning.
• B) Ockham's razor.
• C) ceteris paribus.
• D) post hoc, ergo propter hoc.

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Definitions:

Standard Deviation

A mathematical metric that determines the extent of variability or scatter among data points.

Mean

A numeric value that signifies the mean of a dataset, obtained by summing all the numbers in the set and then dividing by the count of the numbers.

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Pertaining to or dealing with morals or the principles of morality; relating to right and wrong in conduct.