A researcher has two groups of participants, one group receives monetary compensation for completing exercise activities and the other group does not. All individuals in both groups are weighed weekly. What is the dependent variable in this study?
A) The amount of money earned by the participants
B) Whether or not the participants participate in the daily exercise regimen
C) The weight (in pounds) of the participants
D) The amount of time spent exercising

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The dependent variable in this study is the weight (in pounds) of the participants. This variable is being measured and expected to change based on whether or not participants receive monetary compensation for completing exercise activities. The amount of money earned (A), participation in the exercise regimen (B), and amount of time spent exercising (D) may be relevant independent variables, but they are not the dependent variable being measured in this study.

A Researcher Has Two Groups of Participants, One Group Receives