For each of the following statistical relationships, decide whether the directionality problem is present and think of at least one plausible third variable.

a. People who eat more lobster tend to live longer.
b. People who exercise more tend to weigh less.
c. College students who drink more alcohol tend to have poorer grades.

A. The problem is present- third variable could be that living in Maine can lead to eating more lobster and living longer.
B. The problem is present- perhaps weighing less means working out more.
C. The directionality problem is not present.

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