A _____ Variable Is One That Is Related to the Independent

question 24

Multiple Choice

A _____ variable is one that is related to the independent variable (the presumed influence) and that affects the dependent variable (the presumed effect) ,rendering a relational inference between the independent variable and the dependent variable ambiguous.

• A)disturbance
• B)confounding
• C)suppressor
• D)control

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