The rate of water skiing and barbequing are highly correlated. However, it is likely that the increased temperature of summertime is the causal variable. This is a good example of __________.
A) a causal relationship
B) the third-variable problem
C) bias
D) the confounding variable situation

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The scenario describes a correlation between two variables, but it is likely that a third variable (temperature) is the cause of the relationship. This is an example of the third-variable problem, where a relationship between two variables can be explained by the influence of a third variable.

The Rate of Water Skiing and Barbequing Are Highly Correlated