When two variables are linked and their individual effects cannot be isolated, we speak of the variables as being

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When two variables are linked in such a way that their individual effects on a study's outcome cannot be separated, they are referred to as confounded. This means that it is difficult to determine whether changes in the outcome are due to one variable, the other, or a combination of both.

When Two Variables Are Linked and Their Individual Effects Cannot