If Nothing Is Known About the Shape of a Distribution

question 132

Multiple Choice

If nothing is known about the shape of a distribution, what percentage of the observations fall within 2 standard deviations of the mean?

• A) at least 75%
• B) at most 25%
• C) approximately 95%
• D) approximately 5%

Understand the concepts of excess capacity and economic profits in different market structures.

Differentiate between perfect competition and monopolistic competition in terms of pricing, output, and long-run equilibrium.

Identify the impact of product differentiation on monopolistic competition.

Recognize the role of advertising in monopolistic competition and its effects on consumer perceptions and market outcomes.

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