If a relationship is spurious, what will occur?
A) It will appear when the control variable changes and when it is held constant.
B) It will appear when the control variable changes but disappear when it is held constant.
C) It will disappear when the control variable changes but appear when it is held constant.
D) It will disappear when the control third variable changes and when it is held constant.

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A spurious relationship is one in which two variables appear to be related to each other but are actually both being influenced by a third variable. When the effect of this third variable (control variable) is accounted for or held constant, the apparent relationship between the two primary variables disappears.

If a Relationship Is Spurious, What Will Occur