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Confound Variable

Definition: In research, a confound variable is a factor that affects the dependent variable and is not controlled or accounted for in the study. These variables can distort the results, making it difficult to establish a causal relationship between the independent and dependent variables.

Examples:

As a noun:

The psychologist failed to consider the confound variables in her study, leading to skewed results.

As a verb:

The confound variable can confound the outcome of the experiment, making it challenging to draw accurate conclusions.

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