Spurious noncorrelation is said to occur when
A) there is no true relationship between X and Y and the researcher concludes there is.
B) the researcher concludes there is no relationship between X and Y and in fact there is.
C) there is a true relationship between X and Y and the researcher concludes this is so.
D) there is no true relationship between X and Y and the researcher concludes this is so.
E) none of the above.

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Spurious noncorrelation occurs when a researcher incorrectly concludes that there is no relationship between two variables (X and Y) when, in fact, a true relationship does exist. This error can arise due to various factors such as inadequate data, improper analysis techniques, or failure to account for confounding variables.

Spurious Noncorrelation Is Said to Occur When