What Is One Weakness of Observational Studies

question 78

Multiple Choice

What is one weakness of observational studies

• A) Parents can influence the observer.
• B) Children will behave normally when being observed.
• C) Children may alter their behavior because they are being observed.
• D) Researchers will seek to validate their hypothesis rather than remain unbiased.

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Definitions:

Long-Run Phillips

The concept in economics that suggests there is no long-term trade-off between inflation and unemployment, indicating that in the long run, the Phillips curve is vertical.

Adverse Supply Shock

An unexpected event that suddenly decreases the supply of a product or commodity, leading to higher prices and lower quantity in the market.

Inflation Expectations

The anticipated rate of inflation in the future, which can influence consumer and business spending and saving decisions.

Short-Run Phillips

The Short-Run Phillips Curve describes an inverse relationship between the rate of inflation and the unemployment rate in an economy over a short period.