A(n) ____variable is a variable in a study that is not being directly studied.
A) independent
B) dependent
C) extraneous
D) lax

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An extraneous variable is a variable that is not being directly studied but can still affect the outcome of the study. Independent variables are the variables being manipulated in the study, and dependent variables are the variables being measured in response to the manipulation of the independent variable. Lax is not a relevant term in this context.

A(n) ____Variable Is a Variable in a Study That Is