Which of the Following Questions Could NOT Be Used to Develop

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following questions could NOT be used to develop a testable hypothesis?

• A) Does exposure to secondhand smoke affect the probability of developing lung cancer?
• B) Do organic vegetables contain harmful substances?
• C) Should everyone drink bottled water only?
• D) Does a can of vegetable juice contain more salt than the same size can of iced tea?

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Definitions:

Trade

The action of buying, selling, or exchanging goods and services between people or entities.

Pareto Optimal Allocation

An allocation of resources in which it is impossible to make any individual better off without making at least one individual worse off, indicative of efficiency in resource distribution.

Utility Function

A mathematical representation in economics that defines how consumers rank different bundles of goods based on their levels of satisfaction.

Initial Endowment

The collection of resources, goods, or wealth that an agent starts with before entering into any transactions.