Which Statement BEST Captures the Relationship Between Extraneous Variables and Confounding

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which statement BEST captures the relationship between extraneous variables and confounding variables?

• A)Extraneous variables and confounding variables are the same thing.
• B)An extraneous variable is one type of confounding variable.
• C)A confounding variable is one type of extraneous variable.
• D)Extraneous variables occur in correlational research, whereas confounding variables occur in experimental research.

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Definitions:

Real Time

Describes processes or systems that operate or provide output immediately as data is input, without noticeable delay.

Set Point

The target value that a system, such as a thermostat or another control system, attempts to maintain through regulation.

Operating Point

The steady-state condition where a system or component operates, often determined by balancing external inputs with the system's response.

Process Variable

A process variable is any measurable condition in a process or system, such as temperature, pressure, or flow rate, which can be controlled and monitored.