Confounding Factor
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Definition
English
Confounding factor
When the effect of one factor cannot be properly distinguished from the effect of another factor, the two factors are confounded. Confounding factors can affect the internal validity of the study.
Portuguese
Fatores de confusão
Quando o efeito de um fator não pode ser claramente distinguido do efeito provocado por outro fator, então os dois fatores são fatores de confusão. Os fatores de confusão podem afetar a validade interna do estudo.
Reference
- Kitchenham, B.; Pickard, L.; Pfleeger, S. L. (1995) Case Studies for Method and Tool Evaluation. IEEE Software, Vol. 12, No 4, pp. 52-62.
