When We Say That Two Independent Variables, Such as Gender

question 59

Multiple Choice

When we say that two independent variables, such as gender and age, are confounded, we mean that

• A) one variable blocks the influence of the other.
• B) we cannot completely tell the effect of gender apart from the effect of age.
• C) we cannot do anything with the study.
• D) the data were collected carelessly.

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Definitions:

Brain Chemistry

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Theoretical Perspectives

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Sociohistorical Contexts

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Insufficient Data

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