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An ________ outcome is one that is caused by multiple independent variables, the separate and interactive effects of which are not clear.

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Why has the county clerk been called a "dumping ground"?

A. The county clerk's office is responsible for municipal waste collection and disposal. B. Over the years, the legislature has enacted hundreds of laws that give various responsibilities to the county clerk. C. The citizens typically complain to the county clerk whenever they do not like something about what the county government is doing, even if their complaints have nothing to do with the clerk's responsibilities. D. Politicians often criticize the position of county clerk for its large salaries and its scant duties.