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A scientist hypothesizes that a new medication can reduce the chances of catching a cold. Which of these would most likely be the dependent variable in a study involving this medication?
A - The participants who do not receive the medication
B - The number of participants who catch a cold
C - The age of the participants​

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Answer:

B - The participants who do not receive the medication

Explanation:

I like to think of the dependent variable as the outcome variable. In this case it would be the number of people that catch a cold because it depends on if they take the medication or not.

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