Which of the following describes a direct relationship between independent and dependent variables after controlling for a third variable?
A)the bivariate relationship changes across the partial tables
B)one partial table is the same as the bivariate table,the other(s)are very different
C)the bivariate relationship is the same across the partial tables
D)the partial tables have many empty cells

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If the bivariate relationship is the same across the partial tables after controlling for a third variable, then there is a direct relationship between the independent and dependent variables. Option A implies that the relationship changes, Option B suggests that only one partial table is representative of the relationship, and Option D suggests that the partial tables are too sparse to draw meaningful conclusions. Therefore, only option C describes a direct relationship after controlling for a third variable.

Which of the Following Describes a Direct Relationship Between Independent