A Natural Experiment Is

question 26

Multiple Choice

A natural experiment is:

• A) a naturally occurring event that approximates a controlled experiment.
• B) not possible given that economists study real-world events.
• C) a branch of economics that studies the economy through controlled lab experiments.
• D) what all economists do when they develop their models.

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Definitions:

Positive

Characterized by the presence rather than absence of distinguishing features.

Peptide Hormones

Biomolecules that act as signaling molecules in the body, composed of short chains of amino acids.

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins, serving as building blocks for life.

Receptors

Specialized cells or proteins on cell surfaces or within cells that bind to specific substances, triggering a cellular response.