A variable that is related to either the response variable or the predictor variable or both, but which is excludedfrom the analysis is a
A) lurking variable.
B) random variable.
C) discrete variable.
D) qualitative variable.

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A lurking variable is one that influences both the independent (predictor) and dependent (response) variables but is not included in the analysis. This can lead to incorrect conclusions about the relationship between the predictor and response variables.

A Variable That Is Related to Either the Response Variable