The confound hypothesis is BEST defined as a
A) statistical hypothesis that is tested to determine if there is a difference between the experimental and control groups
B) statistical test to determine whether a result differed from what would be expected by chance
C) formal statement of the manner in which the dependent variable is related to the independent variable
D) conceptual question that asks if the result could reflect a factor other than the independent variable

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The confound hypothesis is a concept that suggests that the observed effect could be due to a factor other than the independent variable. It is not a statistical hypothesis or test, nor is it a formal statement of the relationship between the dependent and independent variables. Therefore, the best answer is D.

The Confound Hypothesis Is BEST Defined as a