Which of the Following Is a Positive Statement

question 178

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a positive statement?

• A)Social Security must be reformed.
• B)If we reduce welfare payments given to the poor, they will find jobs.
• C)Everyone should have some knowledge of economics.
• D)The rich should pay more in taxes.
• E)Taxes on gasoline should be lower so that gasoline is more affordable to the poor.

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Definitions:

Marginal Probability

The probability of a single event occurring without consideration of any other events, typically found in the context of probability distributions.

V(X + Y)

The variance of the sum of two random variables, reflecting the spread or variability of their combined distribution.

Probability Distribution

A mathematical description of the likelihood of occurrence of different possible outcomes in an experiment.

Random Variable

A variable whose outcomes are determined by a random phenomenon or process.