A Confounding Variable in a Research Design Is

question 10

Multiple Choice

A confounding variable in a research design is:

• A) an unintended independent variable that covaries with an intended independent variable.
• B) dependent on using a lie detector in order to eliminate possible false descriptions.
• C) a procedure used to sort out information and create results that are high in validity.
• D) a bonus researchers are happy to see because it is often an unexpected benefit of conducting research.

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