What Is a Confounding Variable

question 27

Multiple Choice

What is a confounding variable?

• A)A variable that is manipulated by the experimenter.
• B)A factor other than the manipulated variable that differs between conditions.
• C)A variable held constant across conditions by the researcher.
• D)An individual difference variable such as personality, intelligence, and expertise.

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