Decisions Made About How to Define the Dependent Variable Most

question 22

Multiple Choice

Decisions made about how to define the dependent variable most clearly affect the ________ validity of a study.

• A)internal
• B)construct
• C)external
• D)statistical conclusion

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Definitions:

Statistical Discrepancy

The difference between two figures that are supposed to match but do not, often found in economic data due to estimation errors or timing differences.

Current Account

A country's trade balance, plus net income and direct payments, representing the difference between a nation's savings and its investment.

Tourist Expenditures

Amount of money spent by visitors in a country on accommodation, food, transportation, entertainment, and other services and goods.

Unilateral Transfers

Financial flows from one country to another that do not require repayment, such as foreign aid or remittances.