Quiz: Why Economists Can’t Run True Scientific Experiments
Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Economics A (9EC0)
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Building on what you've learned about economic models and assumptions, let's explore why economists can't run true scientific experiments!
Why can’t economists perform controlled experiments like scientists?
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Which of the following are reasons why economists use models instead of experiments? (Select all that apply)
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Economists often use the assumption of {{blank0}} to focus on specific variables while ignoring others.
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An economist estimates that a country's population grows by 2% annually. If the current population is 1,000,000, what will the population be after one year?
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What is a key limitation of economic models?
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Economists face challenges like {{blank0}}, which make controlled experiments impossible.
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Which methods do economists use to study economies instead of experiments? (Select all that apply)
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Why is it unethical to experiment on real-world economies?
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