A Research Hypothesis Proposes That Consuming Low Carbohydrate Diets Results

question 245

Multiple Choice

A research hypothesis proposes that consuming low carbohydrate diets results in increased weight loss. One group of participants follows a low-carb diet for 3 weeks, whereas a second group follows a high-carb diet containing the same number of calories for 3 weeks. The average number of pounds lost for each group is then is compared. What is the dependent variable?

• A) number of pounds lost
• B) length of time on the diet
• C) the amount of carbs in each diet
• D) the number of calories in each diet

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