The Y2K Problem Refers to

question 109

Multiple Choice

The Y2K problem refers to

• A) the inability of all computers to function after year 2000.
• B) a manufacturing flaw in some Intel processors in 1998.
• C) the use of 4 digits to represent the year in early computers.
• D) the use of 2 digits to represent the year in early computers.
• E) the use of the 1929 rule to determine the first two digits of the year.

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Definitions:

Operationalize

The process of defining how a concept or variable will be measured and assessed in a specific research context.

Construct

An abstract concept or idea that is chosen for study, usually representing phenomena that are not directly observable.

Variance

A statistical measure that indicates the spread of a dataset or the distribution of data points.

Dependent Variables

Variables in experimental research that are affected by manipulations of the independent variable, observed to understand the effects of the intervention.