What Is the "Omitted Variable" Problem in Determining Cause and Effect

question 212

Multiple Choice

What is the "omitted variable" problem in determining cause and effect?

• A)It is a problem that arises when an insignificant variable is given too much weight in an economic analysis leading to skewed conclusions about cause and effect.
• B)It is a problem that arises when a significant variable is not given enough weight in an economic experiment leading to skewed conclusions about cause and effect.
• C)It is a problem that arises when an insignificant economic variable that should have been omitted is included in an economic experiment leading to false conclusions about cause and effect.
• D)It is a problem that arises when an economic variable that affects other variables is omitted from an analysis and its omission leads to false conclusions about cause and effect.

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Definitions:

Account Balance

The total amount of money that is present in an account at any given time, which can be a positive or negative value.

Financial Statement

An official document detailing the financial transactions and status of an entity, such as a company, person, or organization, often comprising the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows.

Account Balance

Account Balance represents the sum total after adding all debits and subtracting all credits in an account at a given moment.

Financial Statement

A structured report of the financial performance and position of a company, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.