Which scenario indicates that a research study has been confounded?
A)If the experimenter's interpretation of the data has not been supported.
B)If participants do not respond in the way the experimenter has expected.
C)If a participant's behaviour has resulted solely because of the independent variable.
D)If a variable other than the independent variable has influenced a participant's behaviour.

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A confounded research study occurs when a variable other than the independent variable influences a participant's behavior. This means that the observed effect cannot be attributed solely to the independent variable, making it difficult to draw valid and reliable conclusions from the study. Options A and B do not necessarily indicate that the study has been confounded, whereas option C is describing the desired result of a study where the independent variable causes a change in behavior.

Which Scenario Indicates That a Research Study Has Been Confounded