What Is an Extraneous Variable? How Can It Become a Confounding

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Essay

What is an extraneous variable? How can it become a confounding variable? Describe a research study that contains an example of an extraneous variable.

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Definitions:

Co-sleeping

A custom in which parents and their children (usually infants) sleep together in the same room.

Infant-parent

Relating to the relationship, interactions, and bond between a baby and their primary caregivers, usually the parents.

Dozing Sleep

A light stage of sleep characterized by a semi-conscious state of drowsiness or nodding off.

Rapid Eye Movement

A phase of sleep characterized by quick movements of the eyes, increased brain activity, and dreaming.