Which of the Following Is the Best Example of Basic

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of basic research?

• A)A comparison of the relative effectiveness of two safe-sex campaigns
• B)A study of the effect of a bilingual education program on academic performance
• C)A laboratory investigation of the effect of rehearsal on list memory
• D)An assessment of a program designed to reduce binge drinking among college students

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Definitions:

Variable Factor

An input whose quantity can change depending on the level of production or the scale of operations in the short run.

Production

The process of creating goods or services by combining labor, capital, and resources to meet consumer demands.

Market Wage

The prevailing rate of pay for labor in a particular job market, determined by the supply and demand for labor in that market.

Labor Supply

The total hours that workers are willing and able to work at a given wage rate in a given period of time.