In the following scenarios, identify the independent variable, and the dependent variable. 1. Endurance in high altitude mountain climbers with and without the use of supplemental O2.
a. Independent Variable:
b. Dependent Variable:
2. Weight loss in subjects eating low carbohydrate diets.
a. Independent Variable:
b. Dependent Variable:
3. The number of hours spent studying biology each week and grades earned on biology exams.
a. Independent Variable:
b. Dependent Variable:
Suggest a control group for each of the following experiments.
4. Cancer rates in students who smoke cigarettes are closely monitored over a 5-year period.
Control Group:
5. Weightlifters are given 400 mg of creatine phosphate every day for 90 days. At the end of the 90-day period each participant is evaluated for improvements in strength.
Control Group: