A confounding factor is an extraneous variable that correlates with both the independent variable and the dependent variable in a study, making it difficult to determine the true relationship between the variables of interest. Confounding factors can lead to biased estimates of the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable if they are not properly accounted for in the study design or data analysis.
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