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question 644

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Identify the criteria for a good economic theory and the importance of predictions.

Distinguish between microeconomics and macroeconomics topics.

Understand the role and types of assumptions in economic models.

Differentiate between positive and normative economic statements.

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Definitions:

Quasi-Experimental Design

A research design that attempts to establish a cause-and-effect relationship but does not employ random assignment to conditions, making it less strict than a true experimental design.

Random Assignment

The process of allocating participants randomly to different groups in an experiment to ensure each group is similar at the start.

Independent Variables

The variables in an experiment that are manipulated by the researcher to explore their effect on dependent variables.

True Experimental Design

A research design that includes random assignment of participants to groups and manipulation of an independent variable to determine its effect on a dependent variable.