Asked by ARIELA FERMIN GARCIA on Jun 25, 2024
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A recent medical study found that children who watch more than 4 hours of television a day were more likely to be obese (overweight) than children who watched less television. In this study, the independent variable is ______.
A) obesity
B) 4 hours of television
C) time spent watching television
D) children watching television
Television
An electronic device for receiving and displaying images and sound, used primarily for broadcasting visual content.
Obesity
A medical condition characterized by excess body fat that presents a risk to health, often defined by a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or higher.
- Highlight the independent and dependent variables in research models.
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MK
Moses KabinehJun 25, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The independent variable is the variable that is being manipulated or changed in the study. In this case, the researchers are interested in how the amount of time spent watching television affects obesity in children. Therefore, the independent variable is time spent watching television, which is indicated by choice C.
Learning Objectives
- Highlight the independent and dependent variables in research models.
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