Data Set 1-4: Janna gathered data from 47 students, who filled out the Self-Consciousness Scale. Scores in this scale range from 0 to 66. In addition, Janna classified each student's height as short, average, or tall.
-The dependent variable in Janna's study is
A) the actual height of the students
B) classification as short, average, or tall
C) the Self-Consciousness Scale
D) number of students who participated.

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The dependent variable is the outcome variable that the researcher is interested in explaining or predicting. In this case, it's the Self-Consciousness Scale scores, as these are the data collected to assess the impact of the independent variable(s), such as height classification.

Data Set 1-4: Janna Gathered Data from 47 Students, Who