In an experiment to determine whether the THC in marijuana impairs memory, the dependent variable would be the
A)THC in the marijuana.
B)memory scores.
C)differences in male and female marijuana usage.
D)addictive potential of the THC.

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The dependent variable is the variable that is measured and affected by the independent variable, so in this case, the memory scores would be the dependent variable because they are being measured to see if they are affected by the presence of THC. The other options are either irrelevant or not related to the specific question being asked in the experiment.

In an Experiment to Determine Whether the THC in Marijuana