(Solved): Identify the dependent and independent variables in the following observational study. Observational ...

Identify the dependent and independent variables in the following observational study. Observational Study: The number of flowers a mint plant produces is compared between plants found in full sunlight and plants found in the shade. a. Independent variable? b. Dependent variable? Suppose you were going to design an experiment to test the following hypothesis: Hypothesis: Meditating daily will lower the average amount of cortisol, a stress-hormone in the body. a. What would be the independent variable in this experiment? b. What would be the dependent variable in this experiment? c. Name two standardized (controlled) variables for this experiment. d. Identify an appropriate control group for this experiment. e. What would be appropriate experimental group(s) for this experiment?