In Correlational Research,the "Third Variable Problem" Refers to a Circumstance

question 36

Multiple Choice

In correlational research,the "third variable problem" refers to a circumstance in which

• A)scatter plots for positive,negative,and zero correlations are the same.
• B)correlation between variables equals causation.
• C)a variable that has not been measured accounts for the relationship between two other variables.
• D)experimenter bias increases the effects of research participant bias.

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Definitions:

Circadian Rhythms

Physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a 24-hour cycle, responding primarily to light and darkness in an organism's environment.

Biological Cycles

Natural, rhythmic processes in living organisms that can affect physical and mental states, such as circadian rhythms.

Electroencephalograph

A medical instrument used to measure the electrical activity of the brain, often used in diagnosing neurological conditions.

Electrical Activity

The movement of charged particles, such as ions, which is a fundamental process in neurons and muscle cells, and is measured in various medical and scientific applications.