Which Type of Variable Confuses the Effect of the Independent

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which type of variable confuses the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable?

• A) Control variables
• B) Extraneous variables
• C) Random variables
• D) Within-group variables

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Definitions:

Household

A social unit consisting of those living together in the same dwelling, often encompassing members of a family or a group of people sharing living quarters and responsibilities.

Exploitative Child Labor

The employment of children in a manner that is morally, socially, or legally unacceptable, often because it is excessively demanding, hazardous, or interferes with their education.

Foraging Society

A type of society that relies on hunting, fishing, and gathering wild plants and animals for food rather than domesticating species.