If a researcher finds a spurious relationship between variables X and Y after controlling for Z,what would be the next step in the statistical analysis?
A)disregard Z and select a new control variable
B)incorporate Z into the analysis
C)disregard Y and select a new dependent variable
D)incorporate Z into the analysis as the new dependent variable

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Incorporating Z into the analysis can help to clarify the relationship between X and Y and potentially identify any confounding factors that may be affecting the relationship. Disregarding Z or Y, or selecting new variables may not address the underlying issue and could lead to inaccurate conclusions. Incorporating Z as the new dependent variable may not be appropriate if it is not conceptually relevant to the research question.

If a Researcher Finds a Spurious Relationship Between Variables X