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Meaning of confounding variable | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

An extraneous variable in a statistical model that correlates (positively or negatively) with both the dependent variable and the independent variable.

Equivalents

Deutsch Störfaktor

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

confoundment Confounds confraternity confraternization Confrere confreres

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