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? 
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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.