Quoting Steven Specht <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
I wouldn't use the graph in class until it is more straight-forward
(i.e., presented as negative slope) in fear that it would further
confuse students who are just learning these concepts...
Yes, that is exactly why I used it as an example of illusory correlation and
avoided using the graph itself!
My students have trouble enough! I know someone made the point that the graph
shows the decrease in pirates, but, of course, that means the zero
point is the
most distant point to the right--ARRRRgghh--as far as teaching beginning
students!
Annette
Annette Kujawski Taylor, Ph. D.
Department of Psychology
University of San Diego
5998 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110
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