In the Following Hypothesis, What Is the Independent Variable and Which

question 62

Multiple Choice

In the following hypothesis, what is the independent variable and which is the dependent variable? Hypothesis: States with high crime rates also have high poverty rates.

• A) Crime rates are the independent variable and poverty is the dependent variable.
• B) Poverty is the independent variable and crime rates are the dependent variable.
• C) States are the independent variable and poverty is the dependent variable.
• D) It's too difficult to tell.

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Definitions:

Exports

Goods or services produced in one country and sold to buyers in another, contributing to a nation's gross domestic product.

Balance of Trade Deficit

Occurs when a country's imports exceed its exports during a given time period, indicating that it is spending more on foreign trade than it is earning.

Net Exports

The value of a country's total exports minus its total imports. It is a measure used to calculate a country's aggregate expenditures.

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an individual or economy to produce goods or services at a lower opportunity cost than competitors, leading to more efficient trade and production.