If we investigate a bivariate relationship by controlling for gender,which of the following would be consistent with an intervening relationship?
A)the relationship between X and Y is the same for men and women
B)the bivariate relationship between X and Y is zero for both men and women
C)X and Y are related for men but not for women
D)there are many fewer men than women

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An intervening relationship implies that the initial bivariate relationship disappears when controlling for a third variable, such as gender, indicating that the relationship was spurious or mediated by that variable.

If We Investigate a Bivariate Relationship by Controlling for Gender,which