Which of the following best describes a confounding variable?
A. A variable that affects the outcome being measured as well as, or instead of, the independent variable.
B. A variable that is manipulated by the experimenter
C. A variable that has been measured using an unreliable scale.
D. A variable that is made up only of categories.
Answer: A
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