Which of the Following Statements Best Describes a Covariate

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes a covariate?

• A) A variable that influences an outcome variable but is not part of the experimental design
• B) An independent variable that has no influence over a specific outcome variable
• C) An independent variable that is used to influence a given outcome variable
• D) A variable that forms part of the experimental design and which has a direct influence over a specific outcome variable

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