Solve the Problem. -A Researcher Finds a Negative Correlation Between Blood Pressure and Blood

question 14

Essay

Solve the problem.
-A researcher finds a negative correlation between blood pressure and the number of
vacations that people take. Can you conclude that taking vacations lowers blood
pressure? Propose other explanations for the correlation. Suggest some ways that the
researcher could go about establishing causality. Refer to the six guidelines for establishing
causality.

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Definitions:

Production Possibility Frontiers

A curve depicting all maximum output possibilities for two goods, given a set of inputs and technology, illustrating the trade-offs and opportunity costs.

Opportunity Cost

Abandoning potential gains available from alternative choices when one is picked.

Bushel

A unit of volume that is used primarily in agriculture, specifically for measuring volumes of dry goods such as grains and fruits.

Comparative Advantage

The ability of a country or firm to produce a particular good or service at a lower opportunity cost than its competitors.