Assume That Variables X and Y Are Significantly Correlated; the Third

question 115

Multiple Choice

Assume that variables X and Y are significantly correlated; the third variable problem means that

• A) the correlation could be explained by their joint relation with some other factor.
• B) another variable must correlate with X but not Y.
• C) another variable must correlate with Y but not X.
• D) X causes Y and Y causes X.

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