Which part of the following research question is the dependent variable?
"How does maternal employment among health care professionals affect infant health during the first 6 months of life?
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A) Infant health
B) Maternal employment
C) First 6 months of life
D) Health care professionals

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Correct A: Infant health is the consequence or presumed effect that changes regarding maternal employment as the independent variable.
Incorrect B: Maternal employment effects a change in the dependent variable and occurs naturally before or during the study; it is presumed to occur and is measured as it naturally happens.
Incorrect C: First 6 months of life is neither an independent nor a dependent variable in this example and most likely refers to the time the subjects (mothers and infants)will be observed in the study.
Incorrect D: Health care professionals constitute the population to be studied.

Which Part of the Following Research Question Is the Dependent