Which of the following is not a common pitfall of regression?
A)If the assumptions are not met, the statistical tests may not be valid.
B)Nonlinear relationships cannot be incorporated.
C)Two variables may be highly correlated to one another but one is not causing the other to change.
D)Concluding that a statistically significant relationship implies practical value.

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Nonlinear relationships can be incorporated in regression using techniques such as polynomial regression, splines, or other nonlinear models. Therefore, it is not a common pitfall of regression. The other options are common pitfalls of regression that need to be considered while interpreting the results.

Which of the Following Is Not a Common Pitfall of Regression