Which of the Following Is a Period of Decreasing Output

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a period of decreasing output that is severe and long lasting?

• A) business cycle
• B) expansion
• C) peak
• D) recession
• E) depression

---

Definitions:

Dependent Variable

A variable in experimental research that is expected to change as a result of manipulations in the independent variable.

Cause-Effect Relationship

A relationship where one event (the cause) makes another event happen (the effect), demonstrating a connection between actions and outcomes.

Dependent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is expected to change in response to manipulations of the independent variable.

Systematic Manipulation

A methodical approach to influencing or controlling variables in a study or experiment to observe effects on subjects or outcomes.