menu-iconExamlexExamLexServices

Discover

Ask a Question
  1. All Topics
  2. Topic
    Mathematics
  3. Study Set
    Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences Study Set 2
  4. Exam
    Exam 5: Pearson Correlation and Regression: Descriptive Aspects
  5. Question
    Explain Why a Correlation Between Two Variables Does Not Necessarily
Solved

Explain Why a Correlation Between Two Variables Does Not Necessarily

Question 17

Question 17

Essay

Explain why a correlation between two variables does not necessarily imply that one variable causes the other to vary as it does.

Correct Answer:

verifed

Verified

It is possible for two variables to be r...

View Answer

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Related Questions

Q12: If X helps to predict Y,then the

Q13: The _ represents the average error across

Q14: When standard scores are used to calculate

Q15: The fact that there is a positive

Q16: The regression equation for predicting X from

Q18: When a correlation is perfect and positive,which

Q19: A correlation of .50 always represents a

Q20: When one finds that there is a

Q21: The value of a slope can be

Q22: The problem of _ occurs when only

Examlex

ExamLex

About UsContact UsPerks CenterHomeschoolingTest Prep

Work With Us

Campus RepresentativeInfluencers

Links

FaqPricingChrome Extension

Download The App

Get App StoreGet Google Play

Policies

Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceHonor CodeCommunity Guidelines

Scan To Download

qr-code

Copyright © (2025) ExamLex LLC.

Privacy PolicyTerms Of ServiceHonor CodeCommunity Guidelines