Scientific Method and Experimental Economics Quiz

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Why is experimentation considered a fundamental step in the scientific method?

  • It helps in the marketing of new scientific theories
  • It allows scientists to prove their personal opinions
  • It is the only way to learn new information
  • It is used by scientists to test the validity of theories (correct)

Why is experimental economics considered a relatively new field?

  • Because it does not provide clear results
  • Because it is less important than classical economics
  • Because it was only invented in the 21st century
  • Because the experimental design must meet certain requirements which are difficult to achieve in economics (correct)

Which of the following individuals was awarded a Nobel Prize for work related to experimental economics?

  • Daniel Kahneman (correct)
  • Adam Smith
  • John Maynard Keynes
  • Milton Friedman

Richard H.Thaler's research incorporates insights from which fields to analyze economic decision-making?

<p>Psychology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of experimental economics, what is the primary purpose of an experiment?

<p>To establish facts or test hypotheses through controlled observation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential drawback of quasi-experiments in research?

<p>Because they lack random assignment by the researcher to treatment and control groups (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do laboratory experiments have an advantage in experimental economics?

<p>They provide high control (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the replication crisis in experimental economics and psychology?

<p>A scenario where original research results are not replicable or reproducible by other researchers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might agreement be harder to achieve in economics compared to fields like physics or mathematics?

<p>The economic behavior of individuals and markets is less predictable (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In experimental economics, why might quasi-experiments pose a higher risk of reaching incorrect conclusions?

<p>Because they lack random assignment by the researcher to treatment and control groups (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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