A Spurious Variable

question 30

Multiple Choice

A spurious variable:

• A)causes both an independent and dependent variable and makes them appear causally related when they're not
• B)explains why an independent variable causes a dependent variable
• C)must be measured in multiple ways
• D)reverses the direction of the relationship between and independent and dependent variable
• E)can undermine the validity of the results of an experiment

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Definitions:

Negative Consequences

Unfavorable outcomes or damages that result from an action or decision.

Reflexivity Of Knowledge

Reflexivity of knowledge suggests that knowledge is not just a passive reflection of reality but is influenced by the biases and perspectives of those who produce it.

Mutual Recognition

A concept in social and political theory emphasizing the reciprocal acknowledgement and respect of the rights, dignity, and agency of others as fundamental to ethical relations.

Mutual Display

The act of exhibiting or demonstrating something mutually among individuals or groups, often used in the context of social rituals and interactions.