In evaluating a relationship between x and y, ceteris paribus means other variables
A) move in opposite directions to x and y.
B) move with x and y.
C) are not relevant to x and y.
D) are not changing while x and y change.

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Ceteris paribus means "all other things being equal." Therefore, it implies that other variables are not changing while x and y change. Option D is the correct answer.

In Evaluating a Relationship Between X and Y, Ceteris Paribus