Which of the Following Is True

question 178

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true?

• A)​Virtually all theories in economics are expressed using a ceteris paribus ("let everything else be equal" or "holding everything else constant") assumption.
• B)​The fallacy of composition is that, even if something is true for an individual, it is not necessarily true for many individuals as a group.
• C)​One must always be careful not to confuse correlation with causation.
• D)​All of the above are true.

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Definitions:

Wording Effects

The impact that the phrasing of questions or statements has on people's responses or perceptions, often studied in survey research and psychology.

Response Bias

The tendency of respondents to answer questions on a survey untruthfully or misleadingly.

Researcher Bias

The tendency for the preferences, beliefs, or prejudices of a researcher to influence the outcomes of their research.

Response Bias

A tendency in survey or research respondents to answer questions inaccurately due to misunderstanding, social desirability, or other factors.