Dr Smith Has Individuals Cycle on Stationary Bikes for 0

question 351

Multiple Choice

Dr. Smith 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 the __________.

• A) self-reported mood
• B) individuals who do not ride on the stationary bike
• C) number of minutes individuals ride the bike
• D) riding of bikes

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