If the association between two variables is accidental and not causal,the relationship between the variables is:
A)connected
B)independent
C)dependent
D)spurious
E)controlled

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If the association between two variables is accidental and not causal, it is referred to as a spurious relationship. This means that the observed relationship is not true and exists simply by chance. Therefore, the best choice is D, spurious.

If the Association Between Two Variables Is Accidental and Not