When Relationships Between Variables Differ Across Geographic Units Such as Counties

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Multiple Choice

When relationships between variables differ across geographic units such as counties or across other social settings,researchers say there is a(n) ______.

• A)association
• B)extraneous variable
• C)moderator
• D)contextual effect.

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Definitions:

Policy

A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by an organization or individual, often to guide decisions and achieve rational outcomes.

Causal Relationship

A connection between two variables where a change in one directly causes a change in the other.

Pickup Truck

A light motor vehicle with an open-top rear cargo area (bed), typically used for transporting goods.

Negatively Correlated

Refers to two variables which move in opposite directions; when one variable increases, the other decreases, and vice versa.