What Are the 2 Basic Reasons Why Economists Often Appear

question 191

Multiple Choice

What are the 2 basic reasons why economists often appear to give conflicting advice to policymakers?

• A)differences in opinions and education
• B)differences in scientific judgments and values
• C)differences in scientific judgments and education
• D)differences in opinions and values

---

Definitions:

Influential Points

Data points that have a disproportionately large effect on the results of a statistical analysis, potentially skewing the analysis.

Scatterplot

A graphical representation where individual data points are plotted on a two-dimensional plane, showcasing the relationship between two variables.

Precipitation

Any form of water - liquid or solid - falling from the sky, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

Linear Relationship

A type of association where a change in one variable is directly proportional to a change in another variable.