Which of the Following Accurately Describes the Relationship Between Mortgage

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between mortgage default rates and the 2008 recession?

• A) The recession of 2008 triggered the initial increase in the mortgage default rate.
• B) The rise in the mortgage default rate preceded the recession and it was a major cause of the 2008 economic downturn.
• C) Both the increase in the mortgage default rate and the economic recession were the result of the stock market crash of 2008.
• D) The rise in the mortgage default rate and the economic recession were separate issues and there was no relationship between the two.

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Definitions:

Vibrations

Rapid oscillations of particles or waves around an equilibrium point.

Dependent Variables

In an experiment, the variable that is measured and is expected to change in response to manipulations of the independent variable.

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Experimental Result

The outcome or data obtained from conducting a systematic investigation in a controlled setting aimed at testing a specific hypothesis.