Which of the Following Best Defines the Relationship Between Confounding

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines the relationship between confounding, dependent, and independent variables?

A) The confounding variable influences the independent variable, but has no effect on the dependent variable.
B) The confounding variable cannot be separated from the dependent variable.
C) The confounding variable may cause the dependent variable to act independently.
D) The confounding variable may influence the dependent variable, but its effect cannot be separated from the independent variable.