A Problem with the Dependency Ratio Is That It _____

question 62

Multiple Choice

A problem with the dependency ratio is that it _____.

• A) assumes that people over age 64 are dependent
• B) demonstrates that people over age 80 are the fastest growing segment of the population
• C) will not be 1:1 worldwide until 2065
• D) does not account for children under age 15

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

A variable that is manipulated in an experiment to see if it causes a change in another variable.

Confounding Variable

A factor other than the independent variable that might produce an effect in an experimental design, thus confounding the results.

Manipulates

Influences or controls someone or something to one's advantage, often with deceit or skill.

Random Assignment

A method used in experiments where participants are allocated to different groups randomly, ensuring that each group is similar at the start of the experiment.