When testing the effect of noise on the performance of a task, Marco tests half the participants in a cool, quiet room and the other half in a hot, noisy room. In this case, what confounding variable has Marco failed to eliminate?

A. noise level
B. task performance
C. gender of the participants
D. room temperature


Answer: D

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