Consider a case in which two variables change together; change in the value of one is accompanied by change in the value of the other. However, the two variables have no cause-and-effect relationship. In such a case, the correlation between the two variables is said to be __________.

a. replicated
b. reliable
c. valid
d. spurious


Ans: d. spurious

Sociology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Fill in the blank with correct word

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a. they start a family. b. their parents die. c. they become grandparents. d. they develop a chronic disease.

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a. I am blonde and beautiful and you will give me anything I want because I am so beautiful. b. I will clean your home for $35 per hour. c. I am willing to take whatever you can spare. d. None of the above

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