A factor other than the intended treatment that may change the outcome variable is known as:
A) covariation.
B) an extraneous variable.
C) internal validity.
D) temporal precedence.

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An extraneous variable is any variable other than the independent variable that could cause a change in the dependent variable, thus potentially affecting the results of an experiment. These variables are not the focus of the study but could influence the outcome, making it important to control or account for them to ensure the validity of the experiment's conclusions.

A Factor Other Than the Intended Treatment That May Change