A Different Factor That Could Be Responsible for an Observed

question 34

Multiple Choice

A different factor that could be responsible for an observed effect between two other variables is defined as _____________.

• A) a matched sample
• B) a third variable
• C) the directionality problem
• D) both a third variable and the directionality problem

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Definitions:

Exhausts

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Bananas

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Production Possibilities Schedule

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