A Spurious Relationship Occurs Between Two Variables When

question 65

Multiple Choice

A spurious relationship occurs between two variables when:

• A) There is no correlation.
• B) There is a casual relationship.
• C) The two variables are statistically correlated, but not causally related.
• D) Two or more variables are found to be unrelated.

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Definitions:

Embryo

An early stage of development in multicellular organisms following fertilization, before developing into a fetus.

Zygote

The initial cell formed when a sperm cell fertilizes an egg cell, marking the beginning of a human's genetic makeup.

Placenta

An organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, providing oxygen and nutrients to the growing fetus while removing waste products from the fetus's blood.

Outer Cells

In developmental biology, refers to the cells on the outer layer of a developing embryo, which contribute to the formation of the placenta and other structures.