Which of the following arises when the independent variable of interest and a potential independent variable are allowed to covary?

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Confounding occurs when the independent variable of interest and a potential independent variable are allowed to covary, making it difficult to determine which variable is responsible for the observed effect. This can result in a decrease in internal validity, as well as external validity if the confounding variable is not representative of the population being studied. Contamination effect refers to unintended influences on the study, Illusory correlation refers to the perception of a relationship between two variables that does not actually exist.

Which of the Following Arises When the Independent Variable of Interest