Factors other than those of interest that can potentially influence the results of a study are called
A) independent variables.
B) dependent variables.
C) confounding variables.
D) randomly assigned variables.

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Confounding variables are factors that can affect the dependent variable but are not of interest to the study. They can potentially create misleading or biased results, as they can be mistakenly attributed to the independent variable. It is important to control for confounding variables to ensure the validity of the study's results. Independent variables are the factors of interest that are manipulated, and dependent variables are the outcomes being measured. "Randomly assigned variables" is not a commonly used term in research.

Factors Other Than Those of Interest That Can Potentially Influence