Problem Statement

Margarine and Divorce: Naming the Phenomenon Logical Reasoning - Correlation and Causation The following item is from the logical reasoning / data interpretation section of the Bain Analyst on-campus online assessment. Choose the single best option. Question 1 Analysts find that margarine consumption tracks the divorce rate almost perfectly, with no plausible mechanism linking the two. This association illustrates which phenomenon? Options: Reverse causation Spurious correlation Simpson's paradox Selection bias