An experimenter tests the hypothesis that physical exercise improves mood. Subjects in the experimental group participate on Monday and Tuesday and those in the control group on Wednesday and Thursday. What is the independent variable?
a. the hypothesis
b. the day of the week
c. the exercise
d. the mood (degree of happiness)
C
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