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geodog55

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on: Jun 20, 2018
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.

Question 2

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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Eunice618

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

Thanks for the answer, I sent you a PM for another one.

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Reply 2 on: Jun 20, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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