A researcher wishes to study the effects of a low-fat diet on self-esteem, weight, and energy levels among obese women over age 40. Which is the independent variable in this study?
a. Low-fat diet
b. Obesity
c. Self-esteem, weight, and energy levels
d. Women over 40
ANS: A
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