Dr. Proverse has individuals cycle on stationary
bikes for 0, 10, 20, or 30 minutes, after which he measures their self-reported mood. In this hypothetical study, the dependent variable is:
a) the self-reported mood.
b) the individuals who do not ride on the stationary bike.
c) the number of minutes individuals ride the bike.
d) the riding of bikes.
ANS: a
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