Why is this the dependent variable

What are the student's observations and inferences before he starts his investigation?

Aresearcher created three groups based on participants bmi: normal weight, overweight and obese. the hypothesis being tested is that the three groups differ in the mean number of artificially sweetened drinks consumed weekly. which statistical test might the researcher use, assuming a reasonably normal distribution of values.

Select all the correct answers. for a claim about the natural world to be considered scientific, what attributes must it have? a). it must be open to modification if new evidence doesn't completely support it. b). it must be based on scientific observations that can be repeated in a controlled setting. c). it must be applicable to future events and occurrences. d). it must be consistent with only a small portion of relevant observations or data.