Parker has identified the following hypothesis for a research project she wishes to undertake: The more time students are given for a spring vacation, the more difficult it is for them to focus in the final weeks of the school year. Which of the following represents the independent variable in Parker’s hypothesis?

A. The school year
B. The number of students
C. The observed difficulty in focusing
D. The amount of spring vacation time


D. The amount of spring vacation time

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