Which of the Following Is NOT a Consequence of the Introduction

question 178

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of the introduction of the Medicare program?

• A) an increased quantity of medical services demanded
• B) an increased ability for the elderly to obtain medical services
• C) an increased ability for the poor to obtain medical services
• D) a reduced demand for medical services

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Definitions:

Population Parameter

A numerical characteristic or measure that describes an aspect of a population.

Sampling Error

The discrepancy between the statistical characteristics of a sample and those of the population from which the sample was drawn.

Sample Variance

A measure of dispersion that calculates how much the numbers in a sample differ from the mean of the sample.

Unbiased Estimate

An estimator or prediction that, on average, exactly matches the parameter being estimated in the population.