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Bivariate Tables MCQ

1. Spurious relationship in which both the independent and dependent variables are influenced by a causally prior-control variable, and there is no causal link between them.

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Correct Answer: True

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2. ___ variable is variable whose categories are the rows of a bivariate table.

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Correct Answer: Row

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3. A bivariate relationship between two variables measured at the ordinal level or higher in which the variables vary in opposite directions is positive relationship

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Correct Answer: True

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4. Bivariate tables that display the relationship between the independent and dependent variables while controlling for a third variable is partial tables

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Correct Answer: True

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5. The relationship between the independent and dependent variables shown in a partial table is partial relationship

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Correct Answer: True

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6. A bivariate relationship between two variables measured at the ordinal level or higher in which the variables vary in opposite directions is negative relationship

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Correct Answer: True

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7. The row and column totals in a bivariate table is called marginals

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Correct Answer: True

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8. ____ variable is a control variable that follows an independent variable but precedes the dependent variable in a causal sequence.

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Correct Answer: Intervening

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9. A relationship in which the control variable intervenes between the independent and dependent variables is ____ relationship

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Correct Answer: Intervening

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10. Elaboration is a process designed to further explore a bivariate relationship; it involves the introduction of control variables.

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Correct Answer: True

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11. A bivariate relationship that cannot be accounted for by other theoretically relevant variables is direct causal relationship

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Correct Answer: True

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12. Cross tabulation is a technique for analyzing the relationship between ____ variables that have been organized in a table.

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Correct Answer: Two

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13. An additional variable considered in a bivariate relationship. The variable is controlled for when we take into account its effect on the variables in the bivariate relationship is ____ variable

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Correct Answer: Control

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14. A relationship in which the control variable’s effect on the dependent variable is conditional on its interaction with the independent variable is _____ variable

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Correct Answer: Conditional

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15. ____ variable whose categories are the columns of a bivariate table.

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Correct Answer: Column

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16. The intersection of a row and a column in a bivariate table is called

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Correct Answer: Cell

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17. _____ table that displays the distribution of one variable across the categories of another variable

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Correct Answer: Bivariate

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18. Bivariate analysis is a statistical method designed to detect and describe the relationship between ____ variables.

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Correct Answer: Two

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19. A variable whose categories are the columns of a bivariate table is called a ______ variable.

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Correct Answer: Column

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20. A relationship in which both the independent and dependent variables are influenced by a causally prior control variable, and there is no causal link between them is called a ______ relationship.

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Correct Answer: Spurious

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21. Which statement is the most accurate about bivariate tables and empirical research?

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Correct Answer: Bivariate tables published in the research literature are often complex.

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22. A bivariate table is obtained by using two ______ or ______ variables.

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Correct Answer: Nominal; ordinal

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23. Suppose that in a particular U.S. county with 100,000 residents, 60% currently rent (as opposed to own) their own home. Further suppose that in the neighboring county, 80% of residents own their own home. If you were to make a comparison at this point that assessed the percentage differences to determine the strength of the relationship, which two percentages would you compare?

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Correct Answer: 60% and 20%

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24. Suppose that in a particular U.S. county with 100,000 residents, 67% currently rent (as opposed to own) their own home. How many residents own their home?

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Correct Answer: 33,000

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25. A spurious relationship is one where ______.

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Correct Answer: The relationship between two variables is “explained away” by the introduction of a third variable

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26. Which pair of variables would be best suited for analysis in a bivariate table or cross-tabulation?

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Correct Answer: Religious affiliation, highest educational degree earned

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27. When examining the percentage differences in a bivariate table, the larger the percentage difference, the ______ the relationship between two variables.

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Correct Answer: Stronger

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28. The process by which we include an additional variable into a bivariate relationship to control for its effects is called ______.

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Correct Answer: Elaboration

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29. The language of ______ is at the heart of social science inquiry.

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Correct Answer: Relationships

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30. A(an) ______ variable follows an independent variable in a casual sequence.

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Correct Answer: Dependent

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31. A(an) ______ bivariate relationship exists when variables vary in the same direction.

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Correct Answer: Positive

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32. In a bivariate table or cross-tabulation, the ______ variable is usually displayed as the row variable.

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Correct Answer: Dependent

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33. A bivariate table or cross-tabulation is used to arrange information on ______ simultaneously.

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Correct Answer: Two variables

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