Which of the following is an example of ceteris paribus?
A) varying both temperature and the amount of rain to decide how hardy a new plant is
B) holding caloric intake the same as you decide how exercising affects your weight
C) allowing the dosages to change as you investigate how two new drugs compare
D) varying both the options available and the price of PCs to investigate what has happened to the demand for PCs
E) assuming that correlation does not mean causation

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Ceteris paribus means "holding everything else constant." In option B, caloric intake is held constant while investigating the effect of exercising on weight.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Ceteris Paribus