The Basic Practice of Statistics 7th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 146414253X
ISBN 13: 978-1-46414-253-6

Chapter 9 - Producing Data: Experiments - Chapter 9 Exercises - Page 251: 9.50e

Answer

A lurking variable is a variable that has an important effect on the relationship among the variables in a study but is not one of the explanatory variables studied. Examples of Lurking Variables in this case are: Eating habits, Lifestyle, Health, Genetics, etc (There are many options.)

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A lurking variable is a variable that has an important effect on the relationship among the variables in a study but is not one of the explanatory variables studied. Examples of Lurking Variables in this case are: Eating habits, Lifestyle, Health, Genetics, etc (There are many options.)
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