A 2008 Study Examined the Impact of the Color Red

question 11

Multiple Choice

A 2008 study examined the impact of the color red on how attractive men perceive a woman to be.The men were randomly divided into two groups and were asked to rate the attractiveness of women using a scale of 1 to 9.One group of men was shown pictures of women on a white background, whereas the other group was shown the same pictures on a red background.This is best described as a(n) _________________ study.

• A) experimental
• B) observational
• C) social
• D) inferential

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Definitions:

CPI

This index, known as the Consumer Price Index, evaluates the price variation of a diversified basket of consumer goods and services, factoring in food, transport, and healthcare, by employing a weighted average method.

GDP Deflator

An economic metric that converts output measured at current prices into constant-dollar GDP, removing the effect of inflation.

Prices Rising

An economic scenario where the general level of prices for goods and services is increasing over time, often referred to as inflation.

CPI

A gauge called the Consumer Price Index assesses the weighted average price shifts in a collection of consumer products and services, encompassing areas like food, healthcare, and transportation.