6 - Lurking Variables LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Identify a lurking variable in a given situation Steve knows that a correlation between diet and exercise compared to his blood pressure does not, in itself, mean that diet and exercise will lead to lower blood pressure Which of the following would NOT be a lurking variable in the above scenario? ( a.) Steve's occupation b.) The time of day that Steve diets O c.) The amount of cigarettes that Steve smokes ( d.) Steve's stress level