Which word is not spelled correctly in the context of the sentence?
The study, in which over ten thousand people were interviewed, examined the affects of a low-carb diet.

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The correct spelling is 'effect.'
Affect and effect are commonly confused.
Affect is a verb. It means "to cause something to change".
Lactose intolerance affected his ability to eat cheese.
We will see if the new president can affect the economy.
Effect is a noun. It means "a change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause".
One of the effects of lactose intolerance is that you cannot eat cheese.
We will see if the new president has an effect on the economy.

Which Word Is Not Spelled Correctly in the Context of the Sentence