Which of the Following Best Defines the Relationship Between Confounding

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines the relationship between confounding, dependent, and independent variables?

• A) The confounding variable may cause the dependent variable to act independently.
• B) The confounding variable influences the independent variable, but has no effect on the dependent variable.
• C) The influence of the confounding variable cannot be separated from the influence of the dependent variable.
• D) The confounding variable influences the dependent variable, but is not separated from the independent variable.

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