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

---

Definitions:

Histogram

A graphical representation of the distribution of numerical data, typically showing the frequency of data within specified intervals.

Statistica Neerlandica

A peer-reviewed scientific journal covering research in all areas of statistics.

Colorectal Cancer

A type of cancer that starts in the colon or rectum, parts of the large intestine, characterized by the growth of polyps that can become cancerous over time.

Colorectal Exam

A medical examination, such as a colonoscopy, used to detect abnormalities and diseases of the colon and rectum.