A researcher is investigating the effects of different types of exercise on children's weight. What are the independent and dependent variables in this experiment?
A. The dependent variable is weight; the independent variable is different types of exercise.
B. There are no independent or dependent variables in this study.
C. The independent variable is weight; the dependent variable is how much the child exercises.
D. Different types of exercise are both the independent and dependent variable.
Answer: A
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