A Common Source of Spurious Correlation Between X and Y

question 125

True/False

A common source of spurious correlation between X and Y is when a third unspecified variable Z affects both X and Y.

---

Definitions:

Blood Vessels

Tubular structures carrying blood through the tissues and organs; a vein, artery, or capillary.

Internal Organs

Organs located inside the body that perform essential functions necessary for survival, such as the heart, liver, and kidneys.

Somatic Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system associated with the voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A division of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy as it slows the heart rate, increases intestinal and gland activity, and relaxes sphincter muscles.