What Is the "Omitted Variable" Problem in Determining Cause and Effect

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Multiple Choice

What is the "omitted variable" problem in determining cause and effect?

• A)It is a problem that arises when an insignificant variable is given too much weight in an economic analysis leading to skewed conclusions about cause and effect.
• B)It is a problem that arises when a significant variable is not given enough weight in an economic experiment leading to skewed conclusions about cause and effect.
• C)It is a problem that arises when an insignificant economic variable that should have been omitted is included in an economic experiment leading to false conclusions about cause and effect.
• D)It is a problem that arises when an economic variable that affects other variables is omitted from an analysis and its omission leads to false conclusions about cause and effect.

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Definitions:

Entire Group

Refers to the complete set of individuals or items that are being studied or considered in a research or analysis.

N

Often represents the sample size or total number of observations in a dataset within statistical contexts.

Mean Symbol

Generally represented by the symbol X̄ or μ, it denotes the average or central value of a set of numbers.

N

Typically represents the sample size, or number of observations or participants, in a study or statistical analysis.