3.9 - Applications of Statistics in Economics
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Practice Questions
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What is the role of statistics in economic planning?
💡 Hint: Think about why governments need data.
Give one example of how businesses use statistics.
💡 Hint: Consider how they might respond to customer interests.
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What is the primary purpose of statistics in economic planning?
💡 Hint: Think about how decisions are made in government.
True or False: Statistics is only important for businesses, not for governments.
💡 Hint: Remember, policymakers need data too!
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Challenge Problems
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Describe a scenario where a government must analyze employment data to enact a policy targeting youth unemployment. What data sources would be necessary?
💡 Hint: Consider what factors contribute to youth unemployment.
Evaluate how statistical analysis of consumer behavior can influence a business's product line decisions in times of economic downturn.
💡 Hint: Think about how economic conditions can change consumer priorities.
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