When a variable exerts influence on the dependent variable and is not an independent variable, we refer to it as a(n):
A) influential variable
B) extraneous variable
C) affective variable
D) complex variable
E) effective variable

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An extraneous variable is a variable that is not deliberately manipulated in an experiment, but can still affect the dependent variable. It is important to control for extraneous variables in order to accurately identify the relationship between the independent and dependent variables.

When a Variable Exerts Influence on the Dependent Variable and Is