The statistical challenge
How strong is strong enough?
In this laboratory, we will investigate how a third variable can change the magnitude or direction of an observed association.
We will make predictions, propose explanations, explore numerical examples, and investigate simple data-generating mechanisms.
The aim is to understand when and why associations change, and what we can learn by moving between statistical reasoning, observed data, and simulation.
Resources
Laboratory materials
Materials and supporting resources will be made available here.