Which of the Following Is a Directional Hypothesis

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a directional hypothesis?

• A) The population percentage is equal to 60%.
• B) The population percentage is not equal to 60%.
• C) The population mean is equal to $50.
• D) The population percentage is less than 70%.
• E) The population mean is equal to 100.

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Definitions:

Real Wages

Wages or salaries adjusted for inflation, reflecting the true purchasing power of income.

Potential Output

The economy’s maximum sustainable output, given the supply of resources, technology, and rules of the game; the output level when there are no surprises about the price level.

Natural Rate

The natural rate refers to the long-term unemployment rate that an economy experiences under normal conditions, unaffected by short-term cyclical fluctuations.

Full-Employment

A scenario where an economy utilizes all accessible labor resources in the most optimized manner.