The relationship between two or more variables is referred to as _________.
A) Causation
B) Independent variable
C) Confounding relationship
D) Correlation

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The relationship between two or more variables is referred to as correlation. This refers to the degree to which two variables are associated with each other, either positively or negatively, without implying any kind of causation. Choice A (Causation) refers to a situation in which one variable actually causes the other variable to change. Choice B (Independent variable) refers to a variable that is being manipulated by the researcher in order to observe its effect on the dependent variable. Choice C (Confounding relationship) refers to a situation in which the relationship between two variables is distorted by the presence of a third variable that is associated with both variables.

The Relationship Between Two or More Variables Is Referred to as _________