Assume that variables X and Y are significantly correlated; the third variable problem means that

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The third variable problem suggests that a correlation between X and Y could be misleading because there may be a third variable influencing both X and Y, making their correlation spurious. Therefore, the correlation between X and Y may not necessarily imply a causal relationship between the two, but rather a shared correlation with a third variable.

Assume That Variables X and Y Are Significantly Correlated; the Third