When a confounding variable is present in an experiment, one cannot tell whether the results were due to the _____.
A)independent variable or the dependent variable
B)independent variable or the confounding variable
C)dependent variable or the confounding variable
D)dependent variable or the participant variable

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A confounding variable is an external factor other than the independent variable that might affect the outcome (dependent variable) of an experiment. Therefore, when a confounding variable is present, it becomes unclear whether the results are due to the independent variable or the confounding variable.

When a Confounding Variable Is Present in an Experiment, One