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    An Apparent, Although False, Association Between Two (Or More) Variables
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An Apparent, Although False, Association Between Two (Or More) Variables

Question 129

Question 129

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An apparent, although false, association between two (or more) variables caused by some other variable is termed a:


A) negative correlation.
B) specious association.
C) scientific control.
D) spurious correlation.
E) positive correlation.

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