Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Test Data

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of test data (T-data) ?

• A)Experimenters are unable to control a context and eliminate extraneous sources of influence.
• B)It is difficult to verify that a research participant defines a testing situation in the same way as the experimenter.
• C)Experimenters are unable to test specific hypotheses by exerting control over the variables that are predicted to have causal influence.
• D)It is hard to design procedures to elicit behavior that is difficult to observe in everyday life.

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Definitions:

Private Investment

The expenditure by businesses on capital goods, such as machinery and buildings, and changes in inventories.

Crowding-Out Effect

A situation where increased government spending leads to a reduction in private sector investment.

Fiscal Policy

The use of government spending and taxation to influence the economy.

Consumption Demand

The desire and ability of consumers to purchase goods and services in an economy, determining the overall level of consumption.