If the Association Between Two Variables Is Accidental and Not

question 69

Multiple Choice

If the association between two variables is accidental and not causal,the relationship between the variables is:

• A)connected
• B)independent
• C)dependent
• D)spurious
• E)controlled

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Definitions:

Gustatory

Related to the sense of taste or the tasting of substances.

Oral Hygiene

Practices aimed at maintaining the cleanliness of the mouth and teeth, crucial for preventing dental diseases such as tooth decay and gum disease.

Xerostomia

A condition also known as dry mouth, resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow.

Reticular Activating System

A network of neurons located in the brain stem that is responsible for regulating wakefulness and sleep-wake transitions.