After controlling for Z, the partial correlation coefficient is .78 . The bivariate Pearson's r between X and Y was only .51 . Which interpretation is consistent with these results?

a. None, these results are mathematically impossible.
b. There is a spurious relationship between X and Y
c. X and Z are both caused by Y
d. X and Z are separate, uncorrelated causes of Y


d

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