Mathematics A-Level
confounding variables
What confounding variables means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for WJEC.
Definition of confounding variables
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A confounding third variable simultaneously influences both observed variables, so a strong correlation can arise through its presence.
Topics that use confounding variables
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