The Percentage Change in the Quantity Supplied in Response to a Percentage

question 56

Multiple Choice

The percentage change in the quantity supplied in response to a percentage change in the price is known as the

• A) slope of the supply curve.
• B) excess supply.
• C) price elasticity of supply.
• D) All of the above.

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Definitions:

F-Ratio

The F-ratio is a statistic used to compare the variance between groups with the variance within groups in analysis of variance (ANOVA) testing.

Factor A

A variable manipulated by the researcher in an experiment to observe its effect on the dependent variable; often used in the context of factorial designs.

MSA

An abbreviation for Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a geographical region with a relatively high population density at its core and close economic ties throughout the area.

Critical Value

A point on the scale of a test statistic beyond which the null hypothesis is rejected in favor of an alternative hypothesis.