Since the Researcher Often Directly Observes Behavior in an Experimental

question 65

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Since the researcher often directly observes behavior in an experimental design, another name for the experimental method is the observational method.

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Definitions:

Negative Externalities

Costs suffered by a third party due to an economic transaction that they were not directly involved in, often leading to market failure.

Social Cost

The total cost to society as a whole, including both the private costs borne by individuals and the external costs to others not involved in the transaction.

Private Costs

The costs that are incurred by an individual or a company when producing goods or services.

Bystanders

Individuals who are present at an event or incident but do not take part in it, often discussed in the context of emergency situations or accidents.