In a Bivariate Correlation, a Could Be the Cause of B

question 56

Short Answer

In a bivariate correlation, A could be the cause of B, but B could be causing A. The difficulty in deciding between these alternatives is known as the _________ problem.

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Definitions:

Normally Distributed

Describes a statistical distribution where the arrangement is balanced around the mean, indicating that observations close to the mean happen more often than those further away.

Regression Line

A line of best fit through a dataset in regression analysis, showing the relationship between the independent and dependent variables.

Sum Of Squares

The total of the squared differences between each observation and the overall mean.

Data Points

Individual pieces of factual information recorded and used for the purpose of analysis.