Which Research Project Would Be Most Likely to Be Conducted

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which research project would be most likely to be conducted by someone in the field of behavioural economics

• A) a study of emotional influences on investment in the stock market 
• B) a comparison of the personalities of people in different socio-economic groups 
• C) a comprehensive list of the cost of education in 40 different countries 
• D) an efficiency study of a corporation

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Definitions:

Service of Process

The procedure by which a party to a lawsuit gives an appropriate notice of initial legal action to another party, court, or administrative body in an effort to exercise jurisdiction over that person so as to enable that person to respond to the proceeding before the court, body, or other tribunal.

In Rem Jurisdiction

A legal principle that allows a court to exercise jurisdiction over a particular piece of property, regardless of who owns the property or where the owner is located.

Counterclaim

A legal claim made in response to the plaintiff’s initial claim in a civil suit. Unlike a defense, the counterclaim is the defendant’s affirmative attempt to obtain legal relief; in effect, it states a cause of action entitling the defendant to such relief. Often, the counterclaim must arise out of the occurrence that forms the basis for the plaintiff’s claim.

Compelled to Testify

The legal obligation of a witness to give testimony in a legal proceeding, even against their own interest, under penalty of law.