Economists Make Assumptions to

question 8

Multiple Choice

Economists make assumptions to

• A)mimic the methodologies employed by other scientists.
• B)minimize the number of experiments that yield no useful data.
• C)minimize the likelihood that some aspect of the problem at hand is being overlooked.
• D)focus their thinking on the essence of the problem at hand.

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Definitions:

Semantics

The study of meaning in language, focusing on the relationship between signifiers, like words, phrases, signs, and symbols, and what they stand for.

Syntax

A set of rules for arranging words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.

Symbolic Structure

The use of symbols and signs in a systematic way to represent ideas or concepts in communication.

Underextension

Underextension is a language development error wherein a child uses a word too narrowly, applying it to a smaller range of objects or situations than is appropriate.