A Researcher Has Two Groups of Participants, One Group Receives

question 22

Multiple Choice

A researcher has two groups of participants, one group receives monetary compensation for completing exercise activities and the other group does not. All individuals in both groups are weighed weekly. What is the dependent variable in this study?

• A) The amount of money earned by the participants
• B) Whether or not the participants participate in the daily exercise regimen
• C) The weight (in pounds) of the participants
• D) The amount of time spent exercising

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