Which of the following best describes a confounding variable?
A)A variable that affects the outcome being measured as well as, or instead of, the independent variable.
B)A variable that is manipulated by the experimenter.
C)A variable that has been measured using an unreliable scale.
D)A variable that is made up only of categories.

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A confounding variable is a variable that affects the outcome being measured as well as, or instead of, the independent variable. It is a variable that is not controlled for in the study and can lead to misleading or incorrect conclusions.

Which of the Following Best Describes a Confounding Variable