A positive zero-order relationship exists,but the relationship becomes negative in the partials when introducing a control variable.Such a control variable is known as a(n)
A)incremental variable.
B)distorter variable.
C)suppressor variable.
D)ghost variable.
E)magic variable

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A distorter variable is one that changes the direction of the relationship between two variables when it is controlled for, turning a positive relationship into a negative one.

A Positive Zero-Order Relationship Exists,but the Relationship Becomes Negative in the Partials