In Natural, or Quasi-, Experiments

question 101

Multiple Choice

In natural, or quasi-, experiments,

• A) random assignment helps protect against reduction in the accuracy of the findings.
• B) researchers combine random assignment with the matching technique.
• C) cause-and-effect inferences cannot be made.
• D) lack of random assignment substantially reduces the precision of the research.

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Definitions:

Output Cost

The total expenses incurred in the production of goods or services, including both variable and fixed costs.

Average Cost

The total cost of production divided by the quantity produced, indicating the cost of producing each unit of output.

Equilibrium Population

It is the size of a population at which the number of births equals the number of deaths, resulting in a stable population level over time.

Production Function

An equation that describes the maximum output achievable with a given set of inputs or resources.