In a research studying the effect of sugar intake on concentration, the researcher randomly assigns student participants to either a group that receives water before taking a test or juice and candy before taking a test. The independent variable in the study is the:

sugar consumption
water
test scores
control group
the difference between test scores

Respuesta :

When we say independent variable, this is the variable in an experiment that is being controlled in order to come up with an answer of a certain problem. In the given scenario above, the independent variable is the sugar consumption. This is the variable that is being controlled in order to know the effects (dependent variable). Hope this helps.