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geodog55

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The term for the subjective overestimation of the strength of the relationship between two variables is
 
  A) illusory correlation.
  B) negative correlation.
  C) positive correlation.
  D) inflated correlation.

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Illusory correlations are caused by
 
  A) any mistake that occurs during the figuring of the correlation coefficient.
  B) comparing correlations without converting them to proportionate reductions in error.
  C) incorrect theories based on prejudices.
  D) the combined effects of restriction in range and curvilinearity.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
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