In an experiment designed to assess whether weight loss causes increased self-esteem, an acceptable operational definition for the dependent variable would be:

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The operational definition for the dependent variable should directly reflect the variable being measured, which in this case is self-esteem. While A and D may be relevant to the study, they do not directly measure self-esteem. C may also be relevant, but it involves another level of interpretation and potential bias from the raters. Self-reported levels of self-esteem are the most direct way to measure this variable.

In an Experiment Designed to Assess Whether Weight Loss Causes