The Term "Confounding" Refers to the Presence of

question 77

Multiple Choice

The term "confounding" refers to the presence of

• A) a variable which is controlled and does not affect the outcome of a study.
• B) two independent variables in a study.
• C) a variable that is not controlled which affects the outcome of a study.
• D) two dependent variables in a study.

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Definitions:

Statement Of Fact

A declaration that something is true, which can be verified objectively through evidence or investigation.

10,000-Pound Load

A specific quantity often used as a standard measurement or threshold in transportation and regulation contexts.

Fraud Or Misrepresentation

Deliberate deception to secure unfair or unlawful gain, or the act of misleading or deceiving someone.

Duress

Coercion or pressure unlawfully applied to force someone to act in a manner they otherwise would not.