What Is the Independent Variable in the Following Hypothesis: Teenagers

question 23

Multiple Choice

What is the independent variable in the following hypothesis: teenagers who have a high self-concept will be less likely to diet than those with a low self-concept?

• A) Age of subject
• B) Dieting status
• C) Self-concept
• D) Teenager

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