Select the term that best completes the sentence: 'The statistical analysis revealed that the observed correlation was purely __________, resulting entirely from coincidental sample timing.'
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. spurious
- Step 1: Context clue: 'resulting entirely from coincidental sample timing' indicates a relationship that appears plausible superficially but is actually false or invalid.
- Step 2: 'Spurious' specifically denotes a false or illusory association between variables not linked by direct causation.
Answer
spurious.
Why not the others: 'Ineffable' means incapable of being expressed in words; 'immutable' means unchangeable; 'salient' means prominent or noticeable.
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