A spurious relationship between two variables is:
A) False
B) Causal
C) Valid
D) Reliable
E) Compensatory

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A spurious relationship between two variables is a false relationship that appears to exist between two variables but is actually caused by a third variable. Therefore, it is not a valid or reliable relationship and it is not causal. It may also not be compensatory as this refers to a relationship where an increase in one variable is compensated by a decrease in the other variable, which does not necessarily imply a spurious relationship.

A Spurious Relationship Between Two Variables Is