If a researcher finds a direct relationship between X and Y after controlling for variable Z,what would be the next step in statistical analysis?
A)disregard Z and select another control variable to further test the relationship
B)disregard Y and select a new dependent variable
C)conduct a chi square test
D)incorporate Z as the new independent variable

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After finding a direct relationship between X and Y while controlling for Z, the next step would be to disregard Z and select another control variable to further test the robustness of the relationship between X and Y.

If a Researcher Finds a Direct Relationship Between X and Y