confounding_variable

[US]/[kənˈfaʊndɪŋ ˈvɛəriəbl]/
[UK]/[kənˈfaʊndɪŋ ˈvɛriəbl]/

Translation

n.A variable that influences both the dependent and independent variables, causing a spurious association.

Example Sentences

researchers must identify any confounding_variable that could skew the observed relationship between diet and disease.

statistical models were adjusted for the confounding_variable of age to ensure accurate results.

the experiment failed to account for a confounding_variable, leading to biased conclusions.

a good experimental design minimizes the impact of a confounding_variable on the outcome.

when analyzing the data, we controlled for the confounding_variable of socioeconomic status.

the presence of a hidden confounding_variable can obscure true causal effects.

the study design includes a strategy to eliminate the confounding_variable related to measurement error.

ignoring the confounding_variable may lead to spurious correlations in the dataset.

we performed a sensitivity analysis to test the robustness of findings after removing the confounding_variable.

the literature review highlighted the importance of considering confounding_variable in epidemiological research.

the authors explicitly state that the observed effect persists even after adjusting for the confounding_variable.

future studies should incorporate methods to detect and manage any confounding_variable that may arise.

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