A Research Hypothesis States: "There Is No Measurable Difference in Incidence

question 3

Multiple Choice

A research hypothesis states: "There is no measurable difference in incidence of acne in 15-year-olds who are placed on a chocolate-free diet." What is the dependent variable in this hypothesis?

• A)15-year-olds
• B)No chocolate in the diet
• C)Chocolate in the diet
• D)Acne

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