In which research situation would the study be confounded?
A)An extraneous variable varies systematically along with the two variables being studied.
B)Two or more extraneous variables vary systematically together.
C)An extraneous variable does not vary systematically with the other variables being investigated.
D)An extraneous variable does not vary systematically with other extraneous variables.

Question

In which research situation would the study be confounded?​
A)​An extraneous variable varies systematically along with the two variables being studied.
B)​Two or more extraneous variables vary systematically together.
C)An extraneous variable does not vary systematically with the other variables being investigated.
D)​An extraneous variable does not vary systematically with other extraneous variables.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When an extraneous variable varies systematically along with the two variables being studied, it becomes difficult to determine which variable is causing the effect on the dependent variable. This situation is referred to as a confounded study because the results are confounded or confused by the presence of the extraneous variable.

In Which Research Situation Would the Study Be Confounded?​

In Which Research Situation Would the Study Be Confounded?