A Researcher Records the Sound (In Decibels)during a Series of Lessons

question 3

Multiple Choice

A researcher records the sound (in decibels) during a series of lessons taught by a substitute teacher at a local elementary school.In his study,he found that the sound was 80±6 (M±SD) decibels.Assuming the data are normally distributed,which of the following is an appropriate conclusion?

• A)68% of classes were between 68 and 80 decibels.
• B)5% of classes were louder than 68 decibels.
• C)95% of classes were between 68 and 92 decibels.
• D)all of the above

Understand the influence of cost structures (constant marginal and average cost) on the pricing and output decisions of monopolies.

Grasp the concept of economic profit-maximization and how it differs between monopolistic and perfectly competitive firms.

Examine the role of intellectual property protection and product life cycles in monopolistic market structures.

Evaluate the significance of economies of scale in the formation and sustainability of monopolies.

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