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The phrase "a confounding factor" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used in research or statistical contexts to refer to a variable that influences both the dependent and independent variables, potentially leading to erroneous conclusions.
Example: "In our study, we identified a confounding factor that may have skewed the results, making it difficult to determine the true effect of the treatment."
Alternatives: "a complicating variable" or "a confounding variable".
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Age seems to be a confounding factor.
Age of onset of BD might be a confounding factor.
Thus, the presence of regression can represent a confounding factor.
Third, a fixed PEEP level was applied to avoid introduction of a confounding factor.
This lack of standardisation can be a confounding factor weakening the association between BSI and survival.
Education was therefore considered as a confounding factor in the regression analyses.
Following the notability analysis, we must consider time as a confounding factor.
Cheeses were made with a constant pH value to avoid pH as a confounding factor.
Prandial state has recently been proposed as a confounding factor in such measurements.
In addition, a preliminary study was conducted to eliminate blade wear as a confounding factor.
In this case, atmospheric pressure is referred to as a confounding factor.
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