Illusory Correlation Refers to

question 17

Multiple Choice

Illusory correlation refers to

• A) the perception that two negatively correlated variables are positively correlated.
• B) the perception of a relationship between two unrelated variables.
• C) an insignificant correlation coefficient.
• D) a correlation coefficient that equals -1.00.

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