Economists Make Assumptions in Order to

question 113

Multiple Choice

Economists make assumptions in order to

• A) mimic the methodologies employed by other scientists.
• B) minimize the number of experiments that yield no useful data.
• C) minimize the likelihood that some aspect of the problem at hand is being overlooked.
• D) focus their thinking on the essence of the problem at hand.

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Definitions:

Wilms Tumor

A type of kidney cancer that primarily affects children.

Glioblastoma

An aggressive type of cancer that can occur in the brain or spinal cord, known for its rapid growth and resistance to treatment.

Nephroma

A term sometimes used to describe a kidney tumor, which can be benign or malignant.

Oncogenes

Genes that have the potential to cause a normal cell to become cancerous when mutated or expressed at high levels.