Which Statement Best Describes a Methological Problem with the Study

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes a methological problem with the study of the Big Five conducted by Srivastava and colleagues (2003) ?

• A)The responses were based on self-report rather than observed traits.
• B)The use of Internet sites provides a representative sample.
• C)They drew cause-and-effect conclusions based on correlational data.
• D)You cannot generalize on the basis of case study data.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Interest Rate

The interest rate at which the demand for money to borrow is equal to the supply of money available to lend in the financial markets.

Loanable Funds

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Interest Rate

The proportion of a loan that is charged as interest to the borrower, typically expressed as an annual percentage of the loan outstanding.

Future Value

The worth of an asset or cash on a future date that has the same value as a certain amount presently.