A Confounding Variable Is One That Is Related to the Independent

question 14

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

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Definitions:

Centimeters

In the metric system, a length measurement that is one hundredth of a meter.

Millimeters

A metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter, often used in measuring small objects.

Centimeter

A metric system unit of length, totaling one hundredth or 0.01 of a meter.

Weight

The force exerted by gravity on an object, proportional to its mass.