After the president appoints a government official, that official must be investigated by _____ before confirmation by the Senate

The confounding variable hypothesis states that

A) the independent variable affects the dependent variable. B) statistical differences are due to extraneous factors that have a systematic effect on the independent measure. C) statistical differences are due to extraneous factors that have a systematic effect on the dependent measure. D) None of the above

Greece has dealt with debt issues for years while simultaneously suffering from a stagnant, lagging economy. Some argue that Greece must slash spending and enact severe austerity measures. Others argue that these measures will make Greece's economy even worse by increasing unemployment. Explain both sides of this argument. Which do you agree with? Why?

What will be an ideal response?