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extraneous variable

a measure that is not under investigation in an experiment but may potentially affect the outcome or dependent variable and thus may influence results. Such potential influence often requires that an extraneous variable be controlled during research. See also confound.

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December 26th 2024

RFT

RFT

1. abbreviation for relational frame theory.

2. abbreviation for Rod-and-Frame Test.