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What is a “confounding variable” in a research study?

A. A variable that is deliberately manipulated by the researcher.
B. A variable that is measured as the outcome.
C. An unmeasured variable that affects both the independent and dependent variables, potentially distorting the true relationship.
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D. A variable that is held constant.

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  • A variable that is deliberately manipulated by the researcher.
  • A variable that is measured as the outcome.
  • An unmeasured variable that affects both the independent and dependent variables, potentially distorting the true relationship.
  • A variable that is held constant.

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