Which of the Following Factors Poses a Problem in Tackling

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors poses a problem in tackling environmental concerns?

• A)If a decision is taken to correct an environmental problem,the entire burden of the correction falls on the poorest section of society.
• B)Environmental protection in the United States is just a matter of science,cost assessment,and social policy.
• C)The federal government plays an insignificant role in the protection of the environment.
• D)When performing a cost-benefit analysis,the criterion that should be used to evaluate the cost to future generations is not clear.

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Definitions:

Nonparametric Statistical Methods

Statistical techniques that do not assume a specific distribution for the data, making them suitable for analysis of ordinal data or data that doesn't meet assumptions of parametric tests.

Distributional Assumptions

The set of assumptions regarding the underlying distribution of the data, which are critical in choosing the appropriate statistical test and interpreting its results accurately.

Rank Assigned

A method of assigning ordinal positions to items that are being compared, such as in the sorting of data.

Nonparametric Tests

Statistical tests that do not assume a specific distribution in the data.