What Is a Theory

question 135

Multiple Choice

What is a theory

• A) a system of interrelated ideas used to explain a set of observations 
• B) a preliminary proposal that has yet to be tested 
• C) a statement of research results that have been proven correct 
• D) a tentative statement about the relationship between two or more variables

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Definitions:

External Costs

Uncompensated costs incurred by someone who is not involved in the production or consumption of a good or service, typically relating to environmental damage or public health.

Market's Output

The total quantity of goods and services produced and offered for sale in a market during a specific period of time.

Internalized

Describes a process or value that has been incorporated within an individual's psychological framework and is reflected in their behavior or decision-making.

Equilibrium Quantity

The quantity of goods or services traded in a market at the equilibrium price, where the quantity supplied equals the quantity demanded.