When more people walk along a waterfront, the perception that it is a safe area increases .When a waterfront area is perceived as safe, people are more likely to walk there .A researcher estimates the effect of safety perceptions on walking .Her study is an example of ignoring
A)Simultaneity bias
B)A spurious relationship
C)Chance correlation
D)All of the above

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The researcher's study is an example of ignoring simultaneity bias because the relationship between safety perceptions and walking along a waterfront is bidirectional: perceptions of safety increase with more walking, and more walking is encouraged by perceptions of safety.

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