When Taking Notes in Science and Mathematics Courses, You Should

question 11

Multiple Choice

When taking notes in science and mathematics courses, you should NOT

• A) paraphrase what the instructor says.
• B) write down any information that the instructor writes on the board.
• C) use standard symbols, abbreviations, and scientific notation.
• D) try to solve worked problems yourself.

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Definitions:

Utility Function

A mathematical representation that assigns a level of utility or satisfaction to different bundles of goods, allowing preferences to be compared quantitatively.

Indifference Curve

A graph showing different bundles of goods between which a consumer is indifferent, meaning that the consumer has no preference for one bundle over the other.

Apples

Commonly refers to the fruit of the apple tree, but in economic terms, it can represent a simple, tangible commodity for analysis.

Bananas

A fruit that is long and curved with a soft, sweet flesh covered by a yellow peel when ripe, commonly consumed worldwide.