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Confounding

Mixing of effects between an exposure and another factor.

Author Salih Keskin Published April 7, 2026 Updated April 9, 2026

Definition

Confounding can be controlled by design and analysis.

Suggested Citation

Confounding. Epidemiology Dictionary. Published: April 7, 2026. Accessed: April 26, 2026.

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