A False Association Between Two Variables That Is Actually Due

question 22

Multiple Choice

A false association between two variables that is actually due to the effect of a third variable is called a

• A)self-fulfilling prophecy.
• B)placebo effect.
• C)spurious relationship.
• D)false assumption.

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Definitions:

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