The following hypothesis was investigated in a study for review: Children who have a parent who is dieting are more likely to put themselves on diets at a young age. Which of the following is the dependent variable?

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The dieting behavior of the child is the dependent variable.
"Children" is not a variable in the study.
The dieting behavior of the parent(s) influences the dieting behavior of the child and is the independent variable.
"Young age" is not a variable in the study.

The Following Hypothesis Was Investigated in a Study for Review