Multiple Choice
What is meant by the term 'spurious relationship between two variables'?
A) A relationship that is so illogical it cannot possibly be true.
B) An apparent relationship that is so curious it demands further attention.
C) A relationship that appears to be true because each variable is related to a third (untested) variable.
D) A relationship that produces a perfect negative correlation on a scatter diagram.
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