A researcher wishes to study the effects of a low-fat diet on self-esteem,weight,and energy levels among obese women over age 40.Which is the independent variable in this study?
A) Low-fat diet
B) Obesity
C) Self-esteem,weight,and energy levels
D) Women over 40

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The independent variable in a study is the variable that can be manipulated to determine whether a specific outcome or result is achieved.Obesity and women over 40 are demographic variables.Self-esteem,weight,and energy levels are dependent variables,based on the presence or absence of the independent variable.Obesity and women over 40 are demographic variables.

A Researcher Wishes to Study the Effects of a Low-Fat