Dr. Robert's research hypothesis proposes that consuming a low carbohydrate diet will result in increased weight loss. One group of participants follows a low-carb diet for three weeks, whereas a second group follows a high-carb diet containing the same number of calories for three weeks. The average number of pounds lost for each group is then is compared. What is the dependent variable?

a. Number of pounds lost
b. Length of time on the diet
c. The amount of carbs in each diet
d. The number of calories in each diet


a. Number of pounds lost

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The knowledge-transforming strategy involves a determination of how best to organize your written project to convey a point

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Adolescents increasingly seek ___________, or independence and a sense of control over their lives

a. superiority c. autonomy b. generativity d. integrity

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Roger, who works for a major insurance company, conducts a study on safe drivers. He collects data from a sample of 1,000 drivers and examines their driving records over a 10-year period. This study most likely uses:

A. test-report data (T-data). B. self-report data (S-data). C. life-outcome data (L-data). D. observer-report data (O-data).

Psychology