Dottie Has the Illusory Belief That There Is a Correlation

question 12

Multiple Choice

Dottie has the illusory belief that there is a correlation between washing her car and the occurrence of rain in her area.According to research,Dottie is now much more likely to notice when

• A)it rains and she has not washed her car.
• B)it rains and she has just washed her car.
• C)it does not rain and she has just washed her car.
• D)it does not rain and she has not washed her car.

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Definitions:

Reference Group

A social group that serves as a point of reference in making evaluations and decisions.

Method Of Frequency

The method of frequency involves analyzing data to determine how often different values occur, thereby identifying patterns or trends within the data set.

Equally Likely

Having the same probability or chance of occurring as another event or outcome, neither more nor less probable.

Counting Method

A mathematical technique used to determine the total number of possible outcomes in a given situation.