For statistical applications, \"Simpson\'s Paradox\" occurs when: A) An odds rat

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For statistical applications, "Simpson's Paradox" occurs when:

A) An odds ratio that is greater than 10 results when comparing any combination two groups within the explanatory variable

B) The results of a test indicate no statistical association but there is, in fact, a true relationship

C) The risk of an event is exactly equal to the odds of that event

D) The direction of association between the explanatory and response variables changes when the categories of a confounding variable are accounted for

E) A relative risk greater than 10 results when comparing any combination of two groups within the explanatory variable

F) The results of a test indicate a statistical association but there is, in fact, no relationship

G) A confounding variable rather than the explanatory variable is responsible for the changes seen in the response variable

Explanation / Answer

For statistical applications, "Simpson's Paradox" occurs when:

ANS:

(D)The direction of association between the explanatory and response variables changes when the categories of a confounding variable are accounted for

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