The possibility that the correlation between two variables may actually be the result of an additional unspecified attribute is referred to as the _____ problem.
A) insufficient-variable
B) third-variable
C) experimental-design
D) direction-of-causation

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The third-variable problem arises when the correlation between two variables may be confounded or influenced by a third variable that has not been measured or controlled for. This can lead to the false assumption of a causal relationship between the two variables. The other choices are not applicable to this scenario.

The Possibility That the Correlation Between Two Variables May Actually