A Sociologist Thinks He Has Discovered a Very Interesting and Unique

question 85

Multiple Choice

A sociologist thinks he has discovered a very interesting and unique finding. His data show a correlation between children's shoe sizes and their reading test scores. He thinks that children with bigger feet must be smarter. What is the most logical explanation based on this information?

• A) The correlation between shoe size and reading test score is incorrect.
• B) The relationship between shoe size and reading test score is causal.
• C) The relationship between shoe size and reading test score is spurious.
• D) The bias of the researcher is influencing the correlation.

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Definitions:

Vascular Cambium

A layer of plant tissue located between the xylem and phloem, responsible for the growth in thickness of the stem and roots.

Woody Stem

A type of stem that is hard and not flexible, found in trees and shrubs, providing support and conduction of nutrients.

Fetus

A stage in mammalian development, occurring after embryonic stage and before birth, where the organism undergoes significant growth and development in the uterus.

Conception

The formation of an idea or the beginning of a pregnancy when a sperm fertilizes an egg.