What are confounding variables?

a. Variables that most researchers forget to consider.
b. Variables that make it look like the two original variables are causing each other.
c. Variables that determine when related items have a negative correlation.
d. Variables that determine when related items have a positive correlation.


Answer: B

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a. universal b. natural selection c. state d. great person

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What will be an ideal response?

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