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A poor choice of variables can lead to misleading conclusions

publish date2022/07/02 12:41:00 GMT+10

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Correct Answer

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Explanation

Be sure that each variable really does measure what you want it to. A poor choice of variables can lead to misleading conclusions. Often, for example, the rate rate at which something occurs is a more meaningful measure than a simple count of occurrences.

Reference

Introduction to the practice of statistics (6th edition)


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