Linda hypothesizes that increasing wealth does not increase happiness.In this hypothesis,what is the independent variable?
A)Linda's influence on study participants
B)happiness
C)wealth
D)Wealth and happiness are both independent variables.

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The independent variable is the variable that is intentionally changed or manipulated in an experiment. In this case, Linda is investigating the impact of wealth on happiness, so she is manipulating the level of wealth among the study participants. Therefore, wealth is the independent variable.

Linda Hypothesizes That Increasing Wealth Does Not Increase Happiness