Which of the following is an example of a marginal question?
A) What is the average cost of a college education?
B) What is the average income of a college graduate?
C) How much will my chances of a job improve if I raise my GPA from a C to a C+ grade average?
D) How many students borrow money in order to attend college?

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A marginal question seeks to examine the effect of a small change or decision, and option C fits this definition by asking about the improvement in job prospects resulting from a small GPA increase. Options A, B, and D are not examples of marginal questions. A asks for an average value, B asks for a broad datum that is not tied to a particular decision or circumstance, and D asks for a specific number without examining a change or decision.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Marginal