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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Definitions:

Female Gametophyte

The haploid phase in plants that produces female gametes or eggs, part of the alternation of generations in the plant life cycle.

Embryo Sac

The female gametophyte within the ovules of flowering plants, where fertilization occurs and seeds are formed.

Endosperm

A nutrient-rich tissue that provides food to the developing embryo in seed plants.

Germination

The process by which a plant grows from a seed or similar structure, marking the beginning of its life cycle.