The critical distinction between the effectiveness of engaging in active prediction versus passive prediction is that one or more of the variables of interest undergoes a(n):
A) lead information.
B) trend.
C) outlier detection.
D) exogenous change.

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The best choice is D because an exogenous change refers to a change that is external to the system being observed and can significantly impact the variables of interest. Engaging in active prediction allows for adaptation to such changes and therefore may be more effective than passive prediction. The other choices are not directly related to the distinction between active and passive prediction.

The Critical Distinction Between the Effectiveness of Engaging in Active