A variable that affects the results of the study, but is not a variable of interest in the study is called an) _____________ variable.
A) independent
B) dependent
C) subject
D) confounding

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A confounding variable is an external variable that can affect the results of a study, making it difficult to determine the true relationship between the variables of interest.

A Variable That Affects the Results of the Study, but Is