If Real GDP Was 100 in 2015 and 104

question 103

Multiple Choice

If real GDP was 100 in 2015 and 104.4 in 2016, the growth rate of real GDP between 2015 and 2016 was

• A) 2.2 percent.
• B) 4.4 percent.
• C) 100 percent.
• D) 102.2 percent.

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Demand Characteristics

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Independent Variable

In an experiment, the variable that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effects on the dependent variable.

Experimenter Expectancies

The influence that the researcher's expectations can have on the outcome of a study, potentially biasing results if not properly controlled.

Noncompliance

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