A Research Hypothesis Proposes That Consuming Low-Carbohydrate Diets Results in Increased

question 55

Multiple Choice

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

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

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