When Kurt Lewin Said, "There Is Nothing as Practical as a Good

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Multiple Choice

When Kurt Lewin said, "There is nothing as practical as a good theory," he meant that ____.

• A)many theories are overly abstract; a good theory should be based on directly observable facts
• B)many theories are overly abstract; a good theory should make predictions about directly observable phenomena
• C)although they may seem impractical, theories can be very important in helping to stimulate practical ideas and research
• D)he was opposed to overly theoretical work and a major proponent of applied research

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Definitions:

Percentage Change

A mathematical calculation that indicates the degree of change over time, expressed as a percentage.

Midpoint Method

A technique used to calculate the elasticity of demand or supply between two points by taking the average of the initial and final quantities and prices.

Price Elasticity

A measure of how much the quantity demanded of a good responds to a change in the price of that good, elasticity being greater when a small price change causes a large change in quantity demanded.

Consumption

The use of goods and services by households, contributing to their living standards and economic activity.