Which Causal Criterion Is Established in an Experiment by Tests

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which causal criterion is established in an experiment by tests of statistical significance?

• A) association
• B) direction of influence
• C) nonspuriousness (elimination of rival explanations)

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Definitions:

Concentration Ratio

A measure of the market share held by the largest firms within an industry.

Industry

The segment of the economy concerned with production, as opposed to services, characterized by the manufacture of goods.

Firm(s)

Business organizations or entities engaged in commercial, industrial, or professional activities.

Concentration Ratio

A measure of the market share, often expressed in percentage, controlled by the top firms in an industry, used to assess competitive dynamics and market concentration.