When the conclusions based upon the aggregated crosstabulation can be completely reversed if we look at the unaggregated data,the occurrence is known as
A)reverse correlation
B)inferential statistics
C)Simpson's paradox
D)disaggregation

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Simpson's paradox occurs when the conclusions based on aggregated data are reversed when the data is disaggregated. This can happen when confounding variables are ignored or when the sample sizes of the subgroups being aggregated are significantly different. Reverse correlation is an unrelated concept, inferential statistics is a broad term that includes many statistical techniques, and disaggregation alone does not necessarily cause reversed conclusions.

When the Conclusions Based Upon the Aggregated Crosstabulation Can Be