confounding

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The study is cross-sectional, which means it cannot determine cause and effect and may be influenced by confounding factors or reverse causation.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

I am sure I am not alone in seeking clarity around the issue of the exodus of local talent to Missouri, Oregon State, Texas, North Carolina, Nevada, and even more confounding, USC.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

More importantly, say medical experts, the studies may be confused by so-called confounding factors, meaning that there may be other factors at play.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 7, 2026

Hughes’ script supplies Andie with a fount of vivacious wit and self-assurance, which is what makes watching her dull her shine as the film progresses so confounding.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

The paradigm was simple enough to make their behavior confounding: Good/Bad.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama