It makes sense that there would be variation, but saying local variation implies local correlation. Why would that be? Do people feel a need to be racist to about the same degree as their peers?
No, that seemed like the most likely explanation to me too. I don’t remember why I felt a need to ask. Maybe something about how the illusion of transparency can be especially bad in political discussions.
There’s apt to be local variation in intensity of prejudice.
Also, throwing acid is extreme behavior, but it’s quite possible to be unlucky and happen to be in the presence of someone who is unusually violent.
It makes sense that there would be variation, but saying local variation implies local correlation. Why would that be? Do people feel a need to be racist to about the same degree as their peers?
I’d call that extremely likely. If you have a different model, could you describe it?
No, that seemed like the most likely explanation to me too. I don’t remember why I felt a need to ask. Maybe something about how the illusion of transparency can be especially bad in political discussions.
It would still be good to propose alternate hypotheses.