Several variables are associated with longer life expectancy
One way to remove the possible effects of per-capita income as a variable is to examine only countries with similar levels of income per capita. This is an example of using:
a. the comparative cases method.
b. the multiple cases method.
c. a control variable.
d. quantitative comparative analysis.
Answer: c
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