Exam 1

  1. Metainformation

    Tag Value
    fileInferential_Statistics_vufgb-multiplelinearregression-030-en_vufgb-multiplelinearregression-030-en
    namevufgb-multiplelinearregression-030-en
    sectionInferential Statistics/Regression/Multiple linear regression
    typeschoice
    solutionFALSE, FALSE, TRUE, FALSE
    TypeConceptual
    Program
    LanguageEnglish
    LevelStatistical Literacy

    Question

    What is the correct description of the Simpson’s paradox?

    The relationship between X1X_{1} and Y


    1. FALSE: …disappears when statistically controlled for X2X_{2}.
    2. FALSE: …appears when statistically controlled for X2X_{2}.
    3. TRUE: …changes direction when statistically controlled for X2X_{2}.
    4. FALSE: …changes strength but not direction when statistically controlled for X2X_{2}.

    1. Incorrect
    2. Incorrect
    3. Correct
    4. Incorrect