Some Colleges Charge All Students the Same "Activity Fee

question 16

Multiple Choice

Some colleges charge all students the same "activity fee." Suppose that students differ by how many campus activities they engage in. This charge is most like

• A)an excise tax which conforms to the benefits principle.
• B)an excise tax which violates the benefits principle.
• C)a lump-sum tax which conforms to the benefits principle.
• D)a lump-sum tax which violates the benefits principle.

---

Definitions:

Scatterplot

A graph in which the values of two variables are plotted along two axes, the pattern of the resulting points revealing any correlation present.

Close

To complete, finalize, or bring an activity or process to an end, ensuring all requirements have been met.

Longitudinal Method

A research design in which the same individuals are examined over a period of time, allowing for the observation of changes or development.

Cross-sectional Tests

Research methods or examinations conducted at a specific point in time to analyze data from a population or a representative subset.