Refer to the information provided in Table 36.1 below to answer the question(s) that follow.
Table 36.1PersonWeight (lbs)Abe160Boris210Calvin300Darius185Eddie240Franklin175A study to determine the effect that the weight of an average 6 ft. tall man has on the incidence of Type 2 diabetes was conducted in a small town. The six participants and their corresponding weights are listed in the table.Related to the Economics in Practice on p. 728: Refer to Table 36.1. When using regression discontinuity, if this study had a threshold of 200 pounds, the outcomes of which individuals would be compared?
A. Abe, Darius, and Franklin
B. all six individuals
C. Abe and Calvin
D. Boris and Darius
Answer: D
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