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

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An extraneous variable is a variable that can influence the dependent variable but is not an independent variable. It is called extraneous because it is not the variable of interest in the study and was not deliberately manipulated.

When a Variable Exerts Influence on the Dependent Variable but Is