When the conclusions based upon the unaggregated data can be completely reversed if we look at the aggregated crosstabulation, the occurrence is known as
A) Reverse correlation.
B) Negative correlation.
C) Simpson's paradox.
D) Pareto's rule.

Question

When the conclusions based upon the unaggregated data can be completely reversed if we look at the aggregated crosstabulation, the occurrence is known as
A) ​Reverse correlation.
B) ​Negative correlation​.
C) ​Simpson's paradox.
D) ​Pareto's rule.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Simpson's paradox is a phenomenon in which the conclusions drawn from unaggregated data are completely reversed when the data is viewed in aggregated crosstabulation. The paradox occurs when the relationships between variables are changed by other variables.

When the Conclusions Based Upon the Unaggregated Data Can Be