Suppose that in a multivariate analysis the zero-order table shows a strong relationship between two variables while one partial table shows a strong relationship, and another partial table shows no relationship. This outcome is called:
A)interpretation.
B)explanation.
C)specification.
D)spuriousness.

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Specification occurs when the relationship between two variables is strong in the zero-order table and in one partial table, but not in another, indicating that the relationship is dependent on a third variable.

Suppose That in a Multivariate Analysis the Zero-Order Table Shows