Before testing a source of spuriousness model, the original relationship between X and Y must have been demonstrated as being:
A) an associated one
B) statistically significant
C) one of co-variance
D) all of the above

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Before testing for spuriousness, it is essential to establish that there exists a relationship between X and Y, which is statistically significant, and of a co-variance nature. Therefore, all the options mentioned above are correct.

Before Testing a Source of Spuriousness Model, the Original Relationship