confounder Meaning & Definition
/kənˈfaʊndə/
What Does Confounder Mean?
Confounder is used as a noun meaning A person who confounds. It is also used to mean A factor, in data analysis, that causes the effects of two distinct processes to be indistinguishable; a confounding variable.
Confounder in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /kənˈfaʊndə/ |
| Plural | confounders |
Confounder Definition (Noun)
- A person who confounds.
- A factor, in data analysis, that causes the effects of two distinct processes to be indistinguishable; a confounding variable.
Synonyms of Confounder
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Confounder synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
confounder (plural confounders)
Origin of Confounder
Inherited from Middle English confoundour, borrowed from Anglo-Norman confondour or Middle French confondeur. By surface analysis, confound + -er.