There's a positive correlation between the reading level of a child and how far they can jump. Which variable is most likely the lurking variable that explains the correlation?

A. Math Level

B. Number of Siblings

C. Age

D. Number of Pets

Edit: For those in the future, the answer is C. Age.

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Mathematics

Broderick Franklin

23 December, 09:10

There's a positive correlation between the reading level of a child and how far they can jump. Which variable is most likely the lurking variable that explains the correlation?

A. Math Level

B. Number of Siblings

C. Age

D. Number of Pets

Edit: For those in the future, the answer is C. Age.

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Lindsay Lloyd · Answer 1

A lurking variable within statistics is one that is correlated to both the independent variable (a variable that is varied) and the dependent variable (a variable that is measured). A positive correlation between jumping distance and reading ability within a child is likely to be due to the child's age (answer c).

There's a positive correlation between the reading level of a child and how far they can jump. Which variable is most likely the lurking variable that explains the correlation?A. Math LevelB. Number of SiblingsC. AgeD. Number of PetsEdit: For those in the future, the answer is C. Age.

There's a positive correlation between the reading level of a child and how far they can jump. Which variable is most likely the lurking variable that explains the correlation?

A. Math Level

B. Number of Siblings

C. Age

D. Number of Pets

Edit: For those in the future, the answer is C. Age.