If John Can Produce 10 Chairs or 20 Lamps During

question 169

Multiple Choice

If John can produce 10 chairs or 20 lamps during a week while Mary can produce 12 chairs or 22 lamps in the same time,who has the absolute advantage in producing each good?

• A) Mary in producing both goods
• B) John in producing both goods
• C) Mary in producing chairs, John in producing lamps
• D) John in producing chairs, Mary in producing lamps
• E) Both Mary and John in both goods

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

In an experiment, it is the variable that is tested and measured, potentially being affected by the manipulation of the independent variable.

Positive Correlation Condition

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Placebo Effect

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Participants' Expectations

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