A Relationship Was Found Between Variables a and B

question 45

Multiple Choice

A relationship was found between variables A and B.Variable C was introduced,and the relationship between A and B was still strong in the partials.This illustrates

• A)that the relationship between A and B is nonspurious.
• B)that the relationship between A and B is spurious.
• C)replication.
• D)that the relationship between A and B is nonspurious and replication took place.
• E)that the relationship between A and B is spurious and that replication took place.

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Definitions:

Depressive Disorders

A category of mood disorders characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness.

Personal Flaws

Characteristics or attributes of an individual considered as imperfections or shortcomings.

Pessimistic Explanatory Style

A tendency to blame oneself for negative events, believe such events will continue, and think they affect many aspects of life.

Depression

Characterized by an ongoing depressive state or diminished pleasure in everyday activities, this mental disorder severely impacts an individual's life.