In New York State,the winter months produce higher heating bills and higher levels of depression.Although the numbers show that higher heating bills are related to higher levels of depression,what is the most likely explanation for this relationship?

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The relationship between higher heating bills and higher levels of depression may be influenced by a third variable, such as financial stress or seasonal affective disorder, which could cause both higher heating bills and higher levels of depression. Therefore, it is likely that the third-variable problem is the most likely explanation for this relationship.

In New York State,the Winter Months Produce Higher Heating Bills