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A study of college graduates involves three variables: income level, job satisfa

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Question

A study of college graduates involves three variables: income level, job satisfaction, and one-way commute times to work. List some ways the variables might be confounded. (Select all that apply.)

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People with long commutes will have very high incomes.

One-way commute times may be long because affordable housing is distant from the job.

A working spouse could affect all three variables.

People with who are very unsatisfied with their jobs will have a low income.

People might be very satisfied with their career as long as the income is high.

People may have a career following their passion, but have a low income or a long commute.

Explanation / Answer

One-way commute times may be long because affordable housing is distant from the job.

A working spouse could affect all three variables.

People might be very satisfied with their career as long as the income is high.

People may have a career following their passion, but have a low income or a long commute.