Suppose There Is an Association Between Variables X and Y

question 24

Multiple Choice

Suppose there is an association between variables X and Y. Showing empirically that a variable intervenes between X and Y

• A) adds to theoretical understanding of the relationship between X and Y.
• B) demonstrates that the relationship between X and Y is spurious.
• C) weakens the inference that a causal relationship exists between X and Y.
• D) weakens the inference that the relationship between X and Y is statistically significant.

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