When two variables appear to be causally connected but in reality, they are not because an unseen third factor is the true cause, this is called __________

Fill in the blanks with correct word


spuriousness

Political Science

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The document that obligated the English King to engage in consultation before levying taxes and prevented him from arbitrarily arresting subjects or seizing their property was the

a. Declaration of Independence. b. Magna Carta. c. Constitution. d. Commonwealth Manifesto.

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What is an example of American manual workers going against the expected habits of their class

A) African American laborers motivated by noneconomic issues, such as race, gun control, etc. moving toward support of the Republican party B) White working-class Americans motivated by noneconomic issues, such as race, gun control, etc. moving toward support of the Republican party C) Working-class Hispanics motivated by noneconomic issues, such as race, gun control, etc. moving toward support of the Green party D) White working-class Americans motivated by economic issues

Political Science

One difference between the primary election campaign and the general election campaign is the party of a candidate's opponents

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Political Science