Read the Following Scenario and Answer the Question Below

question 46

Multiple Choice

Read the following scenario and answer the question below.
Pablo and Johanna have to do a yearlong study for their biology course. After some discussion, they decide to try comparing their dogs and the diet that they feed them. Each has a dog from the pound, and both dogs are less than one year old. Pablo feeds his shepherd-mix dog a special diet of wet and dry foods from the local vet, while Johanna uses generic dry kibble from the supermarket for her bulldog. They want to see which diet results in bigger, healthier, faster -growing dogs.
-According to the information given, one dependent variable in this study will be ______________

• A) the breed of the dogs
• B) the sex of the dogs
• C) the age of the dogs
• D) the type of food the dogs receive
• E) how much the dogs grow

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Definitions:

Learning And Performance

The relationship between acquiring new knowledge or skills and the ability to apply them effectively in specific contexts.

Diversity

The inclusion of individuals with a range of characteristics, such as age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, education, and national origin, contributing to a rich variety of experiences and perspectives.

Experimentation With Failure

The process of actively engaging in trials that may not succeed in order to learn, innovate, or solve problems.

Group Size

refers to the number of individuals forming a group, affecting dynamics such as participation, cohesion, and effectiveness.