The Ability to Neutralize the Effect of One Variable in Order

question 56

Multiple Choice

The ability to neutralize the effect of one variable in order to assess the relationship between two other variables is called

• A)making the correlation spurious.
• B)making the correlation reliable.
• C)control.
• D)causing the correlation.

Apply core critical thinking skills to real-world issues.

Recognize how critical thinking skills support and enhance each other.

Understand the importance of cognitive maturity in acknowledging the complexity of real-world issues.

Identify and exemplify critical thinking habits of mind such as tolerance and open-mindedness.

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Definitions:

Poly(vinyl Chloride)

A synthetic plastic polymer commonly known as PVC, used in a wide range of products due to its durability and flexibility.

Monomer Structure

The basic building block of a polymer, representing the simplest repeat unit that forms a larger chain through polymerization.

Polymer

Large molecules made up of repeating structural units known as monomers, used in a wide range of materials including plastics, textiles, and natural substances.

Monomer Unit

A small molecule that can bind chemically to other monomers to form a polymer, serving as the basic building block of polymers.