After controlling for Z, a researcher finds evidence of a spurious relationship between X and Y. What step should be taken next?
a. Z should become the new independent variable.
b. Z should become the new dependent variable.
c. Z should be disregarded and a new control variable should be selected.
d. Z should be disregarded and a new independent variable should be selected.
ANSWER: a
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