If a Relationship Is Spurious,what Will Occur

question 45

Multiple Choice

If a relationship is spurious,what will occur?

• A) It will appear when the third variable changes and when it is held constant.
• B) It will appear when the third variable changes but disappear when it is held constant.
• C) It will disappear when the third variable changes but appear when it is held constant.
• D) It will disappear when the third variable changes and when it is held constant.

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