A Spurious Relationship Occurs Between Two Variables When

question 80

Multiple Choice

A spurious relationship occurs between two variables when:

• A) there is no correlation.
• B) there is a causal relationship.
• C) the two variables are statistically correlated but not causally related.
• D) two or more variables are found to be unrelated.

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Definitions:

Active Transport

The movement of molecules across a cell membrane from an area of lower concentration to one of higher concentration, requiring energy.

Excretory System

A biological system that removes excess, unnecessary materials from an organism, allowing it to maintain homeostasis and prevent damage to its body.

Uric Acid

Main nitrogenous waste of insects, reptiles, and birds.

Feces

Waste matter discharged from the bowels after food has been digested, essentially the body's solid waste.