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LaDunn

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Sometimes an association between two variables is due to __________, even though the odds of it happening appear to be very small.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

One of the ways two variables could be related without a causal connection is the existence of __________ variables.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

COINCIDENCE

Answer to Question 2

CONFOUNDING



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