In Correlational Studies,it Is Always Possible That an Unmeasured Factor

question 93

Multiple Choice

In correlational studies,it is always possible that an unmeasured factor is responsible for the relationship observed.This complication is known as

• A) observer bias.
• B) researcher bias.
• C) the directionality problem.
• D) the third variable problem.

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