What Is Meant by a 'Spurious' Relationship Between Two Variables

question 21

Multiple Choice

What is meant by a 'spurious' relationship between two variables?

• A) One 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 one
• D) One that produces a perfect negative correlation on a scatter diagram

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