Controlling for _____ variables permits researchers to make statements about cause-effect relationships between variables.
A) discrete
B) reliable
C) scale
D) confounding

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Controlling for confounding variables (variables that can influence both the dependent and independent variables) allows researchers to isolate the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable and make causal claims. Discrete and scale variables can also be controlled for, but they do not necessarily relate to the issue of causation. Reliability is important for ensuring consistent and accurate measurements, but it is not directly related to controlling variables for causation.

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