Multiple Choice
Identify the independent variable in the following hypothesis: "Mothers of infants born with spina bifida who participate in support groups report higher levels of confidence when caring for their infants than do mothers who do not participate in support groups."
A) Confidence in caring for their infants
B) Infants with spina bifida
C) Mothers of infants with spina bifida
D) Support group participation
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