If the association between two variables is accidental and not causal,what do we call the relationship between the two variables?
A) a connected relationship
B) a independent relationship
C) a dependent relationship
D) a spurious relationship

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A spurious relationship is one where an association between two variables appears to be causal but is actually due to chance or some other extraneous factor. It is important to distinguish spurious relationships from true causal relationships when conducting research and drawing conclusions.

If the Association Between Two Variables Is Accidental and Not