Two variables that are actually not related to each other may nonetheless have a very high
Correlation because they both result from some other, possibly hidden, factor. This is an example of
A) a lurking variable.
B) an outlier.
C) leverage.
D) extrapolation.
E) regression.

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A lurking variable is a hidden factor that affects both variables, causing them to appear correlated when they are not directly related.

Two Variables That Are Actually Not Related to Each Other