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mydiamond

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A different factor that could be responsible for an observed effect between two other variables is defined as _____________.
 
  a. a matched sample
  b. a third variable
  c. the directionality problem
  d. both a third variable and the directionality problem

Question 2

A researcher finds that there is a relationship between the amount of time college students spend at the library and performance on tests. Specifically, the more time spent at the library, the higher students scored on their exams.
 
  This relationship represents what type of correlation?
  a. A positive correlation
  b. A negative correlation
  c. No correlation
  d. An illusory correlation


jsm54321

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: b

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a



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