What is meant by the term 'spurious relationship between two variables'?
A) A relationship that is so illogical it cannot possibly be true.
B) An apparent relationship that is so curious it demands further attention.
C) A relationship that appears to be true because each variable is related to a third (untested) variable.
D) A relationship that produces a perfect negative correlation on a scatter diagram.

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A spurious relationship between two variables is one where there appears to be a relationship between the two variables, but in reality, both variables are related to a third factor that has not been tested. This creates a false appearance of correlation between the two variables.

What Is Meant by the Term 'Spurious Relationship Between Two