Variables that naturally exist in the environment that may have some systematic effect on the dependent variable in an experiment are referred to as _____.
A) latent variables
B) control variables
C) extraneous variables
D) third variables

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Extraneous variables are those variables that are not intentionally manipulated by the researcher but have some impact on the dependent variable, and thus, must be controlled in order to establish a cause-and-effect relationship between the independent and dependent variables. Latent variables refer to unobservable constructs that are inferred from observable measures, control variables are intentionally manipulated by the researcher to test their impact on the dependent variable, and third variables are those variables that are not directly measured or controlled but may be responsible for observed differences between groups.

Variables That Naturally Exist in the Environment That May Have