If a relationship is spurious,what will occur?
A) It will appear when the third variable changes and when it is held constant.
B) It will appear when the third variable changes but disappear when it is held constant.
C) It will disappear when the third variable changes but appear when it is held constant.
D) It will disappear when the third variable changes and when it is held constant.

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A spurious relationship appears to be a direct association between two variables but is actually caused by a third variable. When this third variable is held constant, the apparent relationship between the original two variables disappears.

If a Relationship Is Spurious,what Will Occur