When Michelle Got to the Method Section of the Study

question 52

Multiple Choice

When Michelle got to the method section of the study she reviewed for a class assignment she found that the researchers had clearly described the questionnaire
And the pilot procedures used to test the items. This is a strength of this
__________ research report.

• A) observational
• B) correlational
• C) survey
• D) causal-comparative

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Definitions:

Indifference Curve

A graph showing different bundles of goods between which a consumer is indifferent, marking preferences of equal utility.

Risk-Averse

A characteristic describing an investor or decision-maker who prioritizes avoiding loss over making a gain, typically favoring safer investments.

Mean-Standard Deviation Graph

The mean-standard deviation graph is a visual representation used in finance to display expected returns (mean) of an investment against its risk (standard deviation).

Utility Function

A mathematical representation in economics that defines the level of satisfaction or utility an individual receives from different bundles of goods and services.