Which term refers to an alternative explanation beyond the experimental variables for any observed differences in the dependent variables?
A)confound
B)interaction
C)randomization
D)repeated measures

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A confound is an extraneous variable that is not controlled for in an experiment, and could potentially explain any observed differences in the dependent variable. This can lead to erroneous conclusions about the effect of the independent variable.

Which Term Refers to an Alternative Explanation Beyond the Experimental