The correlation between X and Y holding at least one other variable constant is known as:
A) partial correlation.
B) unconditional correlation.
C) semi-partial correlation.
D) linear regression.

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Partial correlation involves looking at the relationship between two variables while controlling for the impact of one or more additional variables. This makes it the best choice for the given question. Unconditional correlation refers to the relationship between two variables without controlling for other variables, while semi-partial correlation only controls for some but not all other variables. Linear regression is a statistical method for modeling the relationship between a dependent variable (Y) and one or more independent variables (X). While linear regression can provide information about the correlation between X and Y, it does not specifically address the question of holding other variables constant.

The Correlation Between X and Y Holding at Least One