If There Is in Fact a Small, but Real, Difference

question 46

Multiple Choice

If there is in fact a small, but real, difference between treatment conditions, which design is the most likely to detect that difference?

• A) within-subjects design
• B) random-groups design
• C) between-groups design
• D) split-litter design

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Definitions:

High Unemployment

High unemployment refers to a condition where a significant portion of the workforce is without jobs, leading to economic and social challenges.

Credible Policy

A policy considered by participants in the economy to be likely implemented and maintained over time, thereby influencing their economic decisions.

Lower Inflation

A decrease in the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and subsequently, purchasing power is increasing.

Effectiveness Lag

The delay between the implementation of a policy and the time it takes for the policy's effects to manifest in the economy.