A Confounding Variable

question 144

Multiple Choice

A confounding variable

• A)is related to the independent variable but does not affect the dependent variable.
• B)is not related to the independent variable but does affect the dependent variable.
• C)is not related to either the independent or the dependent variable.
• D)none of these

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Definitions:

Follow-Up Care

Ongoing care and treatment given to a patient following the initial treatment of a condition or after being discharged from a healthcare facility to ensure recovery or monitor health status.

Active Medication List

A current list of all medications that a patient is taking, used by healthcare providers for accuracy in treatment.

EHR

Electronic Health Records; digital versions of patients' paper charts, providing real-time, patient-centered records accessible to authorized healthcare providers.

Clinical Lab-Test Results

The outcomes from laboratory tests performed in a clinical setting to aid in the diagnosis or monitoring of health conditions.