Possible sources of attenuation
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Problem in
Rind et al. ?
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Random error of measurement in dependent variable
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Partial
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Random error of measurement in independent variable
|
Yes
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Artificial dichotomization of continuous dependent
variable |
In some studies
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Artificial dichotomization of continuous independent
variable |
Yes
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Imperfect construct validity of the dependent variables
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Yes
|
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Imperfect construct validity of the independent
variables |
Yes
|
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Range restriction on the independent variable
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Yes
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Range restriction on the dependent variables
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Yes
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Bias in the correlation coefficient
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Minimal
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Study-caused variation
|
Yes
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