A Positive Zero-Order Relationship Exists,but the Relationship Becomes Negative in the Partials

question 23

Multiple Choice

A positive zero-order relationship exists,but the relationship becomes negative in the partials when introducing a control variable.Such a control variable is known as a(n)

• A)incremental variable.
• B)distorter variable.
• C)suppressor variable.
• D)ghost variable.
• E)magic variable

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