If a Researcher Finds a Spurious Relationship Between Variables X

question 7

Multiple Choice

If a researcher finds a spurious relationship between variables X and Y after controlling for Z,what would be the next step in the statistical analysis?

• A)disregard Z and select a new control variable
• B)incorporate Z into the analysis
• C)disregard Y and select a new dependent variable
• D)incorporate Z into the analysis as the new dependent variable

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