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gonzo233

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on: Jun 20, 2018
There is a negative relationship between the number of ice skaters in Central Park and criminal activity in the park. A possible common cause for this relationship would be that:
 
  a. ice skaters tend to carry less money with them while skating in Central Park than park visitors during warmer weather.
  b. criminals are less active during the holiday season.
  c. cold weather is necessary for ice skating, and criminals are not as active in cold weather.
  d. None of these are true.

Question 2

A confounding variable is one which
 
  a. has no relationship with the dependent variable.
  b. is controlled and does not affect the outcome.
  c. is not controlled and affects the outcome.
  d. a and b


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princessflame2016

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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C


gonzo233

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Reply 2 on: Jun 20, 2018
Excellent

JaynaD87

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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