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 number of levels of the independent variable in Data Set 1-7 is
A) 2
B) 3
C) 15
D) cannot be determined from the information given.

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The independent variable is the type of picante sauce (hot, medium, or mild), which has 3 levels.

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