A Business Cycle Trough Is a

question 2

Multiple Choice

A business cycle trough is a

• A) small positive deviation from trend in real GDP.
• B) relatively large positive deviation from trend in real GDP.
• C) small negative deviation from trend in real GDP.
• D) relatively large negative deviation from trend in real GDP.

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Definitions:

Critical Value

A point on the scale of the test statistic beyond which we reject the null hypothesis; it depends on the chosen level of significance.

Test Statistic

A standardized value used in hypothesis testing to determine how far a sample statistic diverges from what is assumed in the null hypothesis.

Sample Evidence

Data collected from a sample that is used to make inferences or conclusions about a larger population.

Level Of Significance

A predetermined threshold of probability below which the null hypothesis is rejected in hypothesis testing, typically set at 0.05 (5%).