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What is a confounding variable in social-science research?

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What is a confounding variable in social-science research?

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A variable that lies on the causal path between X and Y
A variable that is an outcome of the dependent variable
A third variable related to both the independent and dependent variables that can bias a result
A variable measured with random error only

Correct answer: A third variable related to both the independent and dependent variables that can bias a result

Explanation: A confounder is related to both exposure and outcome and can bias associations if uncontrolled; statistical control via methods like the Mantel–Haenszel adjustment was formalized in 1959.

Created 2026-03-10T13:21:38.522Z. Updated 2026-03-10T13:21:38.522Z.