An unanticipated variable not accounted for in a research study that could be causing or associated with observed changes in one or more measured variables is called ______.
A) reverse causality
B) restriction of range
C) a confound variable
D) homoscedasticity

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A confound variable is an unanticipated variable that could be causing or associated with observed changes in one or more measured variables. Reverse causality is a situation where the cause and effect relationship is reversed. Restriction of range refers to limitations in the range of scores that a variable can take. Homoscedasticity is a statistical assumption that the variance of the errors in a regression model is constant.

An Unanticipated Variable Not Accounted for in a Research Study