Which of the Following Best Describes a Confounding Variable

question 638

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a confounding variable?

• A) the variable whose effect is being studied
• B) a factor other than the factor being studied that might influence a study's results
• C) the variable that may change when the independent variable is manipulated
• D) in an experiment,the group exposed to the treatment

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