To Avoid Spurious Correlation,one Must Recognize That

question 103

Multiple Choice

To avoid spurious correlation,one must recognize that

• A) what is true for a part must also be true for the whole.
• B) what is true for a part is not necessarily true for the whole.
• C) because one event precedes another,the first event necessarily caused the second.
• D) because one event precedes another,the first event did not necessarily cause the second.
• E) correlation implies causation.

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Definitions:

Complementary Resources

Assets or inputs that, when used together, enhance the productivity or effectiveness compared to using each separately.

Native-born Workers

Employees who were born in the country where they are working, as opposed to immigrant or foreign workers.

Wage-gap

is the difference in average earnings between different groups of workers, often used to discuss disparities based on gender, race, or education.

Migration Costs

Expenses and sacrifices associated with moving from one location to another, which can include monetary costs, emotional strain, and time.