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evelyn o bentley

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When two variables appear to be causally connected but in reality, they are not because an unseen third factor is the true cause, this is called __________.
 
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A drawback of this particular survey method is that not everyone has a computer or internet access. This type of survey is __________.
 
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Answer to Question 1

spuriousness

Answer to Question 2

a web survey



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