A Pearson's r calculated for a bivariate relationship is .50. After controlling for Z, the partial correlation coefficient is .07. This outcome would be evidence of a(n) relationship between X and Y
a. direct
b. spurious or intervening
c. interactive
d. positive
ANSWER: b
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