If the bivariate relationship between the two variables remains about the same after controlling for the effect of one or more causally prior and theoretically relevant variables,then the original bivariate relationship is said to be a(n)
A)spurious relationship.
B)independent association.
C)elaborately controlled association.
D)direct causal relationship.

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When the bivariate relationship between two variables remains consistent even after controlling for the effect of one or more causally prior and theoretically relevant variables, it indicates that the original relationship is not confounded by these other variables. This suggests a direct causal relationship between the two variables, as their association is not explained away by other factors.

If the Bivariate Relationship Between the Two Variables Remains About