There is a reliable correlation between being outgoing and being satisfied with one's life.One possible way to account for this relationship is that a third variable (number of friends)leads people to be more outgoing and more satisfied with their lives.A correlation that can be accounted for by a third variable such as number of friends is called a
A) chaotic relationship.
B) spurious relationship.
C) causal relationship.
D) co-dependent relationship.

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A correlation that can be explained by a third variable is called a spurious relationship. In this case, the correlation between being outgoing and being satisfied with one's life may be spurious because both variables may be influenced by the third variable of having a high number of friends. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

There Is a Reliable Correlation Between Being Outgoing and Being