An Optimal Policy Is One in Which the Marginal Cost

question 77

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An optimal policy is one in which the marginal cost of undertaking a policy is less than the marginal benefit of that policy.

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Definitions:

Sample

A subset of individuals or observations taken from a larger population for the purpose of statistical analysis.

Nonresponse Error

Nonresponse Error occurs in statistical surveys when the answers of respondents differ from the potential answers of those who did not respond, potentially leading to bias in the results.

Mail Survey

A research method involving the distribution of questionnaires sent through the postal service to collect data from respondents.

Sample Size

The number of subjects or units chosen from a population to participate in a study.