Which of the Following Is a True Statement

question 412

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a true statement?

• A) All recessions are due to external shocks.
• B) Ultimately, no recession has been due to an external shock.
• C) There have been recessions that cannot be explained by external shocks.
• D) All recessions and all expansions are due to external shocks.

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Definitions:

Social Desirability Bias

The tendency of respondents to answer questions in a manner that will be viewed favorably by others.

Honesty Survey

A method of collecting data which relies on the self-reported truthfulness of participants regarding sensitive or personal issues.

Experimenter Bias

A process where the scientists performing the research influence the results, intentionally or unintentionally, towards their expected outcome.

Control Group

In experiments, a group of subjects that does not receive the treatment being tested, used for comparative purposes against the experimental group.