If we are considering the relationship between two variables and release the "other things equal" assumption, we would expect:
A)the relationship to change from direct to inverse.
B)the line representing that relationship on a graph to change locations.
C)the data points representing the relationship to become more randomly scattered.
D)the relationship to change from inverse to direct.

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Releasing the "other things equal" assumption means allowing other variables to change, which can shift the entire relationship, causing the line on a graph to change locations.

If We Are Considering the Relationship Between Two Variables and Release