Which of the Following Is a Possible Source of Bias

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a possible source of bias error in forecasting?

• A) Failing to include the right variables
• B) Using the wrong forecasting method
• C) Employing less sophisticated analysts than necessary
• D) Using incorrect data
• E) Using standard deviation rather than MAD

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Definitions:

Shortage/Surplus

Economic conditions where the quantity demanded exceeds the quantity supplied (shortage) or the quantity supplied exceeds the quantity demanded (surplus) at the current price.

Quantity Demanded

The total amount of goods or services that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price within a certain period.

Quantity Supplied

The amount of a good or service that producers are willing to sell at a given price.

Price Floor

A government or group-imposed price control or limit on how low a price can be charged for a product.