A ____ variable is related to the independent variable in a manner that renders interpretation of the relationship between the dependent variable and independent variable ambiguous.
A)confounding
B)disturbance
C)control
D)quantitative

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Confounding variables are other factors that can affect the outcome of the study but are not accounted for in the study's design. Confounding variables can distort the relationship between the dependent variable and independent variable, making interpretation of the relationship unclear.

A ____ Variable Is Related to the Independent Variable in a Manner