Darya looks at evidence and decides that the phase of the moon is associated with abnormal behavior, even though she has found a relationship that does not exist between the two variables. This situation MOST likely demonstrates the thinking error of:
A) confirmation bias.
B) confusing correlation with causation.
C) illusory correlation.
D) post hoc reasoning.

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The Answer is C

Darya Looks at Evidence and Decides That the Phase of the Moon