A variable that prevents a genuine relationship to be observed at the zero-order level is a(n)
A)control variable.
B)inversion variable.
C)test variable.
D)suppressor variable.
E)unobserved variable.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A suppressor variable is a variable that has no direct relationship with the dependent variable but increases the predictive power of another independent variable when included in a multiple regression analysis. It helps reveal a true relationship by suppressing or eliminating the confounding effect of an unrelated, but collinear independent variable.

A Variable That Prevents a Genuine Relationship to Be Observed