In a the association between two factors occurs because each is independently associated with some third factor.

In a spurious relationship, the association between two factors occurs because each is independently associated with some third factor.

The adjective spurious means seemingly associated with/similar to/corresponding to something without having the same qualities. It is often used in a broader sense as a way to say "wrongly or deceitfully attributed to" something.

A spurious relationship or correlation is made when 2 variables are associated due to a third, unprovable factor (sometimes referred to as the "lurking variable").

the best and most correct answer among the choices provided by the question is the second choice "less supportive to the war of 1812"

the war of 1812 was a military conflict that lasted from june 1812 to february 1815, fought between the united states of america and the united kingdom, its north american colonies, and its native american allies.

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