Question

What is a lurking​ variable?

A. A lurking variable is a quantitative variable that has an infinite number of possible values that are not countable. In​ addition, lurking variables are typically very large numbers that make them​ difficult, if not​ impossible, to include in a study.
B. A lurking variable is a response variable that was not considered in a​ study, but is also affected by the casual relationship of the explanatory variables in the study. In​ addition, lurking variables are typically related to response variables in the study.
C. A lurking variable is a quantitative variable that has either a finite number of possible values or a countable number of possible values. In​ addition, lurking variables are typically equal to​ zero, or almost equal to zero.
D. A lurking variable is an explanatory variable that was not considered in a​ study, but that affects the value of the response variable in the study. In​ addition, lurking variables are typically related to explanatory variables in the study.

Answer 1

Answer: Option (D) is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

A lurking variable is an unknown explanatory or independent variable that is not considered in a study, but this variable affects the results of the study. These variables will cause the results of the research to be biased or misleading. These variables sometimes falsely indicate a strong relationship between the variables or sometimes it hides the true relationship between the response and explanatory variable.