SOLUTION: Explain what is meant by a lurking variable, and provide an example. Why do we need to worry about lurking variables when analyzing correlation?

Question 1103730: Explain what is meant by a lurking variable, and provide an example. Why do we need to worry about lurking variables when analyzing correlation?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Explain what is meant by a lurking variable, and provide an example. Why do we need to worry about lurking variables when analyzing correlation?
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I had never heard of that, so I looked it up.
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Example: In the summer, ice cream sales and sunburns increase. One does not cause the other.
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The lurking variable causes both: The Sun and the increase in temperature it causes.

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