The independent variable in the hypothesis ""Police officers who pursue hobbies unrelated to their profession are less likely to develop cardiovascular disease,"" is:

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The independent variable is the one that is being manipulated or tested in the hypothesis, in this case it is the pursuit of hobbies unrelated to their profession. Therefore, B (hobbies) is the independent variable. A (police officers) and C (cardiovascular disease) are the dependent variables because they are being affected by the independent variable.

The Independent Variable in the Hypothesis ""Police Officers Who Pursue