Spurious Regression Occurs

question 38

Multiple Choice

Spurious regression occurs

• A)an unexpected shift in time-series data.
• B)a number of outliers in cross-section data.
• C)a general upward trend over time in time-series data.
• D)an independent variable is correlated with the dependent variable but there is no theoretical justification for the relationship.

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