The Application of Statistical Methods to Empirical Questions in Economics

question 46

Multiple Choice

The application of statistical methods to empirical questions in economics is known as

• A) positive economic analysis.
• B) normative economic analysis.
• C) the scientific method.
• D) econometrics.

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