Correlations Are Sometimes Spurious, Meaning That

question 15

Multiple Choice

Correlations are sometimes spurious, meaning that:

• A) there is a positive correlation
• B) that the relationship between the variables is a causal one, but they are not correlated
• C) that the variables are correlated and caused one another
• D) that the variables are correlated, but in truth the relationship between them is not a causal one

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Definitions:

Breach of Contract

The failure to perform as specified in a contract without a lawful reason.

Donee Beneficiary

A third party who benefits from a contract in which a promisee promises to perform certain actions that benefit this third party.

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Intended Third-party Beneficiary

A person or entity not party to a contract but whom parties to the contract intend to benefit directly through the contract’s performance.