Augustus Is Single and Age 51

question 84

Multiple Choice

Augustus is single and age 51. He had AGI of $41,000 in tax year 2015 and is an active participant in his employer's pension plan. What is the maximum deductible IRA contribution he can make in 2015?

• A) $2,700.
• B) $3,800.
• C) $5,500.
• D)$6,500.

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Definitions:

Imply Causation

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Third Variable

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Correlational Method

Research in which two or more variables are measured and compared to determine to what extent, if any, they are associated.

Quasi-Experimental Design

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