Dr.Stanley would like to find out whether her study guide helps students perform better on exams.She randomly assigns students to one of two groups: Group 1 receives her study guide and Group 2 receives no study guide.Then,after three weeks,the performance of each student is measured on an exam.What is the dependent variable in this study?
A) the study guide
B) the group that did not receive the study guide
C) students' performance on the exam
D) There is no dependent variable in this study.

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The dependent variable is students' performance on the exam, as it is the outcome being measured and is expected to change in response to the independent variable, which in this case is the presence or absence of the study guide.

DrStanley Would Like to Find Out Whether Her Study Guide