An Article in a Local Newspaper Reported That Dogs Kept

Essay

An article in a local newspaper reported that dogs kept as pets tend to be overweight. Veterinarians say that diet and exercise will help these chubby dogs get in shape. The veterinarians propose two different diets (Diet A and Diet B) and two different exercise programs (Plan 1 and Plan 2). Diet A: owners control the portions of dog food and dog treats; Diet B: a mixture of fresh vegetables with the dog food and substitute regular dog treats with baby carrots. Plan 1: three
30-minute walks a week; Plan 2: 20-minute walks daily. Sixty dog owners volunteer to take part in an experiment to help their chubby dogs lose weight.

-Identify the following:
a. the subjects:
b. the factor(s) and the number of level(s) for each:
c. the number of treatments:
d. whether or not the experiment is blind (or double-blind):
e. the response variable: