Briefly describe the difference between a spurious and intervening relationship.

What will be an ideal response?


When a relationship is spurious, there is no causal link between the independent and dependent variables; both are influenced by a causally prior control variable. In an intervening relationship, there is an indirect causal link between the independent and dependent variables.

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a. under 1 million b. 2-3 million c. 4-6 million d. 8-10 million

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A) the father alone B) both parents C) siblings D) the mother alone

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A territorial community is a network of relationships that are formed around shared goals

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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As you go down the social-class ladder, what happens to your mental health?

a. It improves. b. It stays the same. c. There is no change. d. It worsens.

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