Maria is using the scientific method to conduct a research project about grooming habits in her fellow students. She wants to examine whether the amount of time spent grooming correlates to increased confidence. After reviewing the research literature, she formulates the hypothesis she wishes to test: students who spend more than 1 hour grooming per day feel more confident than those who spend less time grooming. Which component of Maria’s study represents the dependent variable?
A. Amount of time spent grooming
B. Lack of grooming
C. Perception of confidence
D. Longer grooming time increases confidence
C. Perception of confidence
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