Lactation Consultant

Category - Research

You are reading a research report in a lactation journal that is addressing the level of successful breastfeeding among women who have had, and have not had, the support of a lactation consultant. What is the dependent variable in this research study?
  1. Women who have had the support of a lactation consultant.
  2. Women who have not had the support of a lactation consultant.
  3. The level of successful breastfeeding.
  4. Women who have not breastfed their baby.
Explanation
Answer: C - The level of successful breastfeeding is the dependent variable which should differ among those who do and do not have the services of a lactation consultant (independent variable).
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