Suppose There Is Significant Correlation Between Two Variables

question 41

Essay

Suppose there is significant correlation between two variables. Describe two cases under which it might be inappropriate to use the linear regression equation for prediction. Give
examples to support these cases.

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Definitions:

Depression Gene

A hypothetical gene that could influence an individual's susceptibility to depression, though no single gene has been definitively linked to the condition.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired: a response that is at first elicited by the second stimulus is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone.

Idiosyncratic Phobias

Unique and unusual fears that are specific to an individual, differing significantly from common phobias.

"Little Albert"

A famous psychology experiment conducted by John B. Watson and Rosalie Rayner that studied classical conditioning in humans.