What is a confounding variable?

Type: MCQ • Marks: 1

A. A variable that provides an alternative explanation for an observed relationship between variables

B. The dependent variable itself

C. A variable that is always controlled perfectly

D. The research question

Explanation

Confounding makes it difficult to determine whether the apparent effect is actually caused by the variable under investigation.

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