1.2 - Statistics in Economics
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Practice Questions
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What is the definition of statistics?
💡 Hint: Think about where you see numbers being analyzed.
Give an example of quantitative data.
💡 Hint: Data that involves numbers.
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What is statistics primarily concerned with?
💡 Hint: Consider what statistics studies.
True or false: Scarcity is the root of economic problems.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of scarcity.
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An economist is studying the impact of a government spending program on local unemployment. He finds that for every $1 million spent, unemployment decreases by 200 jobs. If the government increases spending by $10 million, how many jobs would he expect to be created? Analyze how he could incorporate both qualitative and quantitative data in his research.
💡 Hint: Break down the relationship between spending and job creation.
Consider a city tracking its population growth alongside unemployment rates. If they want to determine if there's a correlation, what statistical methods can they use, and how will qualitative data enhance their analysis?
💡 Hint: Think about how numbers can tell a story.
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