Refer to Scenario 18

question 44

Multiple Choice

Refer to Scenario 18.3. What relationship can be inferred from the above table between family size and owing a microwave?

• A) Nothing can be inferred.
• B) The smaller the family the more likely they are to own a microwave.
• C) A lower proportion of large families (4 or more) own microwaves than small families.
• D) Owning a microwave causes family size to increase.
• E) Ownership of a microwave tends to increase as family size increases.

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Child-Care

Services and support for the care of children, especially those provided during the working day, facilitating parents or guardians to undertake employment or other activities.

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Pay Compression

Occurs when individuals with substantially different levels of experience, performance abilities, or both are paid wages or salaries that are relatively equal.

Market Rate

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