Economists Have Difficulty Applying the Scientific Method Because

question 25

Multiple Choice

Economists have difficulty applying the scientific method because

• A)economics has a short history.
• B)the scientific method does not really apply to economics.
• C)people are the focus of economics, and their behavior is highly predictable.
• D)controlled laboratory experiments in economics are often not feasible.

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Verbosity

The quality of using more words than needed; wordiness.

Talking Too Much

The act of speaking excessively without giving others a chance to express themselves or without considering the relevance of the content.

Proxemics

The study of human use of space and the effects that population density has on behavior, communication, and social interaction.

Nonverbal Communication

The transfer of information or feelings without the use of words; this includes gestures, facial expressions, body language, and tone of voice.