People Who Are Not Currently Employed but Say They Want

question 140

Multiple Choice

People who are not currently employed but say they want a job are counted as unemployed only if they:

• A)have previously held a job.
• B)are actively seeking employment.
• C)are discouraged workers.
• D)are between 16 and 65 years of age.
• E)are willing to accept any offer of employment.

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Definitions:

Correlation

A statistical measure that indicates the extent to which two variables fluctuate together, denoting a relationship but not causation.

Naturalistic Observation

The practice of observing subjects in their natural environments without any manipulation by the observer.

Correlational Studies

Research methods that explore the relationship between two or more variables to determine if a statistically significant association exists, without assuming causality.

Experiment

A scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact, typically involving the manipulation of variables under controlled conditions.