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Provide an example of a spurious relationship.


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Cross-Sectional Study

A type of observational study that analyzes data collected from a population, or a representative subset, at a specific point in time.

Predictive Validity

Refers to the extent to which a score on a scale or test predicts future performance on some outcome.

Factor Analysis

A statistical technique used to identify underlying variables, or factors, that explain the pattern of correlations within a set of observed variables.

Down Syndrome

A genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra chromosome 21, characterized by developmental and intellectual delays.

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