A Third Variable That Affects the Relationship of a Risk

question 1

Multiple Choice

A third variable that affects the relationship of a risk factor and a disease because of its association with both is known as a(n) :____________________

• A) Dummy variable
• B) Distorted variable
• C) Confounding variable
• D) Influencing variable

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Definitions:

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