(Scenario III) Suppose the researchers in Scenario III initially designed the study so that the mice were on their respective diets for only one week. After finding no effect of diet on weight, they decided to increase the length of exercise to one month. The design change from 7 days to 30 days most likely affected the study's:

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Changing the duration from one week to one month likely increased the study's power, which is the probability that the study will detect an effect if there is one. A longer duration can allow more time for the diet's effects on weight to manifest, potentially leading to more significant results.

(Scenario III) Suppose the Researchers in Scenario III Initially Designed