MAT 540 Week 2 DQ 2 Correlation and Causation
Correlation and Causation. Read the information in Chapter 3 of your text on correlation and causation and Example 6 titled “Spurious Correlation by Lurking Variables”. This describes an observed correlation that may be caused by the influence of a third variable. Describe and cite a study where the correlation may be spurious. Alternately, you may choose to create and describe your own study where the observed correlation may be influenced by a third variable. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts.
Correlation and Causation. Read the information in Chapter 3 of your text on correlation and causation and Example 6 titled “Spurious Correlation by Lurking Variables”. This describes an observed correlation that may be caused by the influence of a third variable. Describe and cite a study where the correlation may be spurious. Alternately, you may choose to create and describe your own study where the observed correlation may be influenced by a third variable. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts.
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