If the Association Between Two Variables Is Accidental and Not

question 69

Multiple Choice

If the association between two variables is accidental and not causal,the relationship between the variables is:

• A)connected
• B)independent
• C)dependent
• D)spurious
• E)controlled

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Definitions:

Surcharge

An additional charge, tax, or cost added to the usual cost or to a bill.

Rebates

Partial refunds to someone who has paid too much money for tax, rent, or a utility.

Semantic Slanting

Semantic slanting involves deliberately choosing words to make a subject appear more positive or negative, influencing perception and attitudes.

Emotional Responses

The experiential, physiological, and behavioral reactions that occur in response to stimuli perceived as emotionally significant.