Watch this video featuring Dr. Kevin Kuznia, Academic Department Chair.

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Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapters 3 and 4 of your textbook. Design a study that has a false correlation caused by lurking variable. Watch this week’s video for an example study, and to learn more information about this concept.

Guided Response: Your initial response should be a minimum of 300 words in length. Respond to at least two of your classmates by commenting on their posts. In your response, identify the lurking variable in your classmate’s study, and explain how the lurking variable may cause a false correlation.