Which of the following best describes confounding in clinical research?
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Correct answer: A variable linked to both exposure and outcome
Confounding occurs when an extraneous variable influences both the exposure and outcome. This distorts the apparent association between them. Proper study design and analysis are needed to control confounders.
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