A Study Has Validity If

question 106

Multiple Choice

A study has validity if:

• A) the data actually reflect the phenomena the researcher is trying to study.
• B) the data are collected in a laboratory setting.
• C) similar results are obtained when the study is repeated.
• D) the researcher was not biased when collecting and analyzing data.

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Definitions:

Asset Demand

Holding money as a store of value instead of other assets such as stocks, bonds, savings accounts, certificates of deposit, or gold.

GDP

Stands for Gross Domestic Product, which is the total monetary or market value of all the finished goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period.

M

The money supply—currency, checking deposits, and check-like deposits (identical to M1).

Real GDP

Gross Domestic Product adjusted for inflation, which provides a more accurate reflection of an economy's size and growth rate over time.