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since 2012, the median number of points scored by seahawks in all games has risen by 3%, while the median score in the home games has also increased. this is an example of:
a. extrapolation.
b. simpsons paradox
c. causation.
d. correlation.

Explanation:

Simpson's paradox occurs when a trend appears in different groups of data but disappears or reverses when the groups are combined. Here, the overall trend (all games) and the trend in a subgroup (home games) might show different relationships (the median score change), which is characteristic of Simpson's paradox. Extrapolation is extending data beyond known range. Causation implies one variable causes another. Correlation is a relationship between variables. Since the problem is about a trend in subgroups vs overall, Simpson's paradox fits.

Answer:

B. Simpson's paradox