A researcher studying proposed changes to Social Security hypothesizes that people aged 35-54 are less in favor of his changes than either younger or older respondents. In this study, the independent variable is ______.
A) Social Security
B) age
C) attitude toward proposed changes
D) proposed changes

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The independent variable in this study is age, as the researcher is interested in comparing responses from different age groups to see if there is a difference in their attitudes towards the proposed changes to Social Security. The other variables (Social Security, attitude towards proposed changes, and proposed changes) are all dependent variables that may be affected by age.

A Researcher Studying Proposed Changes to Social Security Hypothesizes That