Gammas Computed on Partial Tables Are Both

question 14

Multiple Choice

Gammas computed on partial tables are both .49 and the bivariate gamma is .52. This pattern of outcomes would be taken as evidence of________.

• A) a direct relationship between the independent and dependent variables.
• B) a spurious relationship.
• C) a direct relationship between the control variable and the independent.
• D) no association between any of the three variables.

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