________ is a problem that occurs when one concludes that a change in variable X caused a change in variable Y when in actual fact, it is a change in variable Y that caused a change in variable X.
A)The omitted variable
B)The positive-to-negative relationship
C)Reverse causality
D)Nonlinear slope

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Reverse causality occurs when the cause and effect are mistakenly reversed. This happens when one concludes that a change in variable X caused a change in variable Y when in fact, it was a change in variable Y that caused a change in variable X.

________ Is a Problem That Occurs When One Concludes That