Omitted Variable Bias Occurs When One Does Not Include

question 25

Multiple Choice

Omitted variable bias occurs when one does not include

• A)an independent variable that is correlated with the dependent variable only.
• B)an independent variable that is correlated with the dependent variable and an included independent variable.
• C)an independent variable that is correlated with an included independent variable only.
• D)a dependent variable that is correlated with an included independent variable.

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