If your organization is conducting research to investigate the role that gender plays in obesity related heath problems, out the possible variables considered, which of the following would be considered independent?
A)gender
B)blood pressure
C)weight
D)number of annual trips to the doctor

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The independent variable is the one that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test the effects on the dependent variables. In this case, gender is the independent variable because the research is investigating how differences in gender affect obesity-related health problems, making gender the variable that influences the outcomes being studied (such as blood pressure, weight, and healthcare visits).

If Your Organization Is Conducting Research to Investigate the Role