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

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Ceteris paribus means "all other things being equal." Therefore, B is the correct answer because it means that while x and y change, all other variables are not changing. A, C, and D are incorrect because they suggest that other variables are changing or are relevant to the relationship between x and y.

In Evaluating a Relationship Between X and Y, Ceteris Paribus