When Two or More Variables Are Intertwined in Such a Way

question 55

Multiple Choice

When two or more variables are intertwined in such a way that conclusions cannot be drawn about either one a researcher would say that _________ has occurred.

• A)confounding
• B)covariation
• C)control
• D)random assignment

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