The Difference Between a Nuisance Variable and a Confounded Variable

question 6

Multiple Choice

The difference between a nuisance variable and a confounded variable is

• A) There is no difference. They are the same thing.
• B) A nuisance variable varies with the independent variable
• C) A confounded variable varies with the dependent variable
• D) A confounded variable varies with the independent variable

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