Cases of spurious correlations are typically explained in terms of _______ variables that are _______ two correlated variables.
A) independent; distinct from
B) independent; unaffected by
C) confounding; independent of
D) confounding; affecting

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Confounding variables are external factors that affect both of the variables being studied, leading to a spurious correlation between them. These variables are not independent of the two correlated variables; instead, they influence both, creating an apparent but misleading association.

Cases of Spurious Correlations Are Typically Explained in Terms of _______