To Provide Quantitative Answers to Policy Questions

question 4

Multiple Choice

To provide quantitative answers to policy questions

• A)it is typically sufficient to use common sense.
• B)you should interview the policy makers involved.
• C)you should examine empirical evidence.
• D)is typically impossible since policy questions are not quantifiable.

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