It was discovered that a larger proportion of children who slept with nightlights later developed nearsightedness, compared to children who did not sleep with nightlights.The
Headlines read, "Leaving a light on for you children causes nearsightedness!" Later it was
Pointed out that nearsighted people have more trouble seeing in the dark and are more likely
To leave lights on at night for their kids.And those same nearsighted parents are likely to
Have nearsighted kids.This is an example of
A)a randomized block design.
B)a control group.
C)bias.
D)a placebo.
E)a lurking variable.

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The correct answer is a lurking variable, which in this case is the genetic predisposition to nearsightedness from the parents, affecting both the likelihood of leaving a light on and the development of nearsightedness in children.

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