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LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Identify a lurking variable in a given situation.

Stephanie knows that a correlation between the number of bars and the number of churches in her city does not, in itself, mean that more bars will lead to a higher number of churches.

Which of the following would NOT be a lurking variable in the above scenario?

A. Stephanie's proximity to the center of the city
B. The number of letters in the street name
C. City demographics
D. Population density



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Final answer:

Identifying the lurking variable in a given scenario and providing examples of lurking variables.


Explanation:

Lurking Variable in the Scenario:

In the scenario provided, the number of letters in the street name would NOT be a lurking variable. Lurking variables are those that are correlated with both the independent and dependent variables, leading to a false interpretation of the relationship between them. In this case, the number of letters in the street name is not directly related to the number of bars and churches in the city.

Examples of Lurking Variables:

  • Stephanie's proximity to the center of the city
  • City demographics
  • Population density

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