Which of the following arises when the independent variable of interest and an unintended independent variable are allowed to covary?

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When the independent variable of interest is allowed to covary with an unintended independent variable, it leads to confounding. This means that the observed effect cannot be attributed to the independent variable of interest alone and may be due to the unintended independent variable. Confounding can lead to inaccurate conclusions and is a major threat to the internal validity of a study.

Which of the Following Arises When the Independent Variable of Interest