________ 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 was 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 one mistakenly assumes that a change in one variable causes a change in another variable, when in reality, the relationship between the two variables actually runs the opposite way. This can lead to incorrect conclusions and flawed analyses.

________ Is a Problem That Occurs When One Concludes That