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Use the following scenario to answer your quiz question.
A study was done to compare the results of two weight loss interventions for people
with prediabetes. Weight loss decreases the risk of developing diabetes. Participants
were randomly assigned to one of two groups: Weight Watchers or an individual
counseling program developed by the National Diabetes Education Program.
Individuals participated for 12 months with measurements taken at baseline, six
months, and 12 months. At the end of the trial, the results were compared to see
which program produced more weight loss.
What is the independent variable?

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Answer:

The independent variable is the groups which participants were assigned to

Explanation:

The independent variable is the factor/part of an experiment that you are directly manipulating/changing.

So, the part of this experiment that you are changing to get potentially different results is which groups the participants were assigned to (Weight Watchers or individual counseling)