Dr Jones Finds a Correlation of

question 16

True/False

Dr. Jones finds a correlation of +.5 between variables A and B. Dr. Jones can logically conclude that changes in variable A caused the changes observed in variable B.

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Definitions:

Mood

The emotional state or atmosphere that a work of art, piece of literature, or a particular situation evokes.

Syllogism

A form of deductive reasoning that consists of a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion.

Major Premise

The first proposition in a syllogism, from which a conclusion is deduced in combination with a minor premise.

Syllogism

A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions (premises), each sharing a common term not present in the conclusion.