If There Are Two or More Possible Explanations for the Results

question 45

True/False

If there are two or more possible explanations for the results of a research study, then the study has a problem with external validity.

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Definitions:

Sacrifice Ratio

An economic ratio that measures the effect of rising unemployment on the reduction of inflation within an economy.

Inflation Rate

The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and, subsequently, eroding purchasing power.

Annual Output

The total value of goods and services produced by an economy or a firm in one year.

Rational Expectations

The economic theory suggesting individuals make decisions based on their logical expectations for the future, effectively using all available information to predict future events accurately.