You Are Computing a New Variable Called CRIMEALL

question 13

Short Answer

You are computing a new variable called CRIMEALL. It is the average of four variables already in your data set: CRIMESA, CRIMESB, CRIMESC, and CRIMESD. Write the numeric expression (formula) for a compute command that averages these four variables but only if at least three of the CRIME variables being averaged have valid values.
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Definitions:

Positively Correlated

Describes a relationship between two variables where they move in the same direction, meaning if one variable increases, the other also increases and vice versa.

Causation

The relationship between cause and effect, where one event (the cause) directly results in the occurrence of another event (the effect).

Loaded Terminology

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Economic Perspective

A viewpoint or analysis method which involves considering resource scarcity and the need for individuals and societies to make decisions on allocation.