Data Set 1-7: In Blaine's experiment participants tasted three different picante sauces and indicated their favorite. Everyone participated after supper on Monday or Tuesday. After the participants were classified as preferring hot, medium, or mild sauce, they filled out the White Risk Inventory, a measure that yields a score of 0 to 15 and indicates how likely a person is to engage in risky adventures.
-The dependent variable in Blaine's experiment is
A) score on the White Risk Inventory
B) day of the week they participated
C) choice of picante sauce
D) number of people who participated.

Question

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The dependent variable in an experiment is the outcome that is measured to see if it is affected by the independent variable(s). In this case, the score on the White Risk Inventory is measured after participants choose their preferred picante sauce, making it the dependent variable.

Data Set 1-7: in Blaine's Experiment Participants Tasted Three Different