__________ occurs when a third factor varies along with one of the variables of interest, making the interpretation of the correlation between the two main variables difficult.
A) Confounding
B) Correlation
C) Confliction
D) Truncation

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Confounding occurs when an external factor, not accounted for in the study, influences both the independent and dependent variables, making it difficult to determine the true relationship between the variables of interest.

__________ Occurs When a Third Factor Varies Along with One