What is the dependent variable of interest for survival analysis?
A) Age
B) Gender
C) Time
D) Vital signs
C
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a. "Have you been feeling excessively weak recently?" b. "Do you drink caffeinated beverages?" c. "Have you started on any new medications?" d. "Have you experienced any incontinent episodes?"