The factor or variable other than the ones being studied that, if not controlled, could affect the outcome of an experiment is the:
A) independent variable.
B) extraneous variable.
C) dependent variable.
D) outcome variable.

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An extraneous variable is a factor that can affect the outcome of an experiment but is not being studied as an independent or dependent variable. It is important to control for extraneous variables to ensure that the results are actually caused by the independent variable and not something else.

The Factor or Variable Other Than the Ones Being Studied