A _____ variable is one that is related to the independent variable (the presumed influence)and that affects the dependent variable (the presumed effect),rendering a relational inference between the independent variable and the dependent variable ambiguous.
A)disturbance
B)confounding
C)suppressor
D)control

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Confounding variables are variables that are not the independent variable but still affect the dependent variable, making it difficult to draw a clear causal inference between the two. Disturbance variables are similar but can also be affected by the dependent variable. Suppressor variables help to clarify the relationship between the independent and dependent variables, while control variables are used to prevent the influence of external factors on the experiment.

A _____ Variable Is One That Is Related to the Independent