To Abstract from Reality in an Economic Model Means That

question 98

Multiple Choice

To abstract from reality in an economic model means that

• A) we include only a few of the essential aspects of reality.
• B) the economic study surveys only a very limited period of time.
• C) we include only those elements which support our hypothesis.
• D) the model includes every aspect of the real world.
• E) the model examines the actions of the consumers in the absence of producers and the government.

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Definitions:

Final Survey

The last questionnaire or series of questions administered to participants in a study to gather final data or feedback.

Independent Groups Design

An experiment in which different subjects are assigned to each group. Also called between-subjects design.

Swimmers

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Repeated Measures Design

An experiment in which the same subjects are assigned to each group. Also called within-subjects design.