In Conducting a Project to Study the Relationship Between Number

question 21

Multiple Choice

In conducting a project to study the relationship between number of criminal offenses committed and education, a researcher introduces the variable of age. When this was done, the relationship between education and crime disappeared. What type of research was conducted?

• A)replication
• B)spurious relationship
• C)explanation
• D)interpretation
• E)descriptive

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Definitions:

Global Spending Priorities

The allocation and distribution of financial resources across various sectors globally, influenced by economic policies, societal needs, and international agreements.

Collectivism

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Consumerism

The societal tendency to equate personal happiness with the purchase and consumption of material possessions.

Global Inequality

The unequal distribution of resources, opportunities, and wealth among and within countries, contributing to disparities in health, education, and living standards.