In elementary school (grades 1 to 6), there is a strong association between a child's height and the child's reading ability. taller children tend to be able to read at a higher level. however, there is a very significant confounding variable that is influencing both height and reading ability. what is it?

The confounding variable that ensures a difference between in height and reading ability is Age.

In grades 1 to 6, children are of different ages with the average being 5 - 12. At these ages:

The age of the children is therefore what usually drives both their height and reading ability so we can conclude that age is the confounding variable.

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