confounders

An external variable that influences both the dependent and independent variables in a study, potentially leading to incorrect conclusions. Confounders can distort the apparent relationship between the variables being studied, making it difficult to determine the true effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable. Researchers use various methods to control for confounders to ensure accurate results, benefiting the scientific community and improving the validity of research findings.

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