When a variable exerts influence on the dependent variable and is not an independent variable we refer to it as a(an):
A)influencing variable
B)unwanted variable
C)complex variable
D)extraneous variable
E)reliable variable

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An extraneous variable is a variable that is not deliberately manipulated in an experiment, but may affect the dependent variable, causing it to change in an unpredictable way. Therefore, it is considered an unwanted variable that needs to be controlled for or eliminated as much as possible.

When a Variable Exerts Influence on the Dependent Variable and Is