The Mean of the Sample

question 162

Multiple Choice

The mean of the sample

• A)is always smaller than the mean of the population from which the sample was taken
• B)can never be zero
• C)can never be negative
• D)None of these alternatives is correct.

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Definitions:

Opportunity Costs

The loss of potential gain from other alternatives when one particular alternative is chosen over others.

Marginal Revenue

The supplementary income produced through the sale of an extra unit of a product or service.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of goods suppliers are willing to produce equals the quantity of goods consumers are willing to buy.

Normal Profit

The minimum level of profit necessary for a company to remain competitive in the market, covering opportunity costs but not generating economic profit.