A Relationship Between Two Variables Is Not Spurious When It

question 26

Multiple Choice

A relationship between two variables is not spurious when it is ______.

• A) caused by a variation in third variable
• B) not caused by a variation in the third variable
• C) caused by the relationship between the independent and dependent variables
• D) not measured by the research study

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Definitions:

Social Exchange Theory

A psychological and sociological theory that explains social change and stability as a process of negotiated exchanges between parties.

Social Interaction

The process by which individuals act and react in relation to others in a societal context.

Rational Balancing

The process of making decisions by weighing the benefits and costs of various options in a logical and analytical manner.

Macroanalysis

An examination of large-scale societal structures and processes, typically involving the study of broad social, economic, and political systems.