The number of #2 pencils the bookstore sells appears to be highly correlated with the number of student credit hours each semester. The bookstore manager wants to create a linear regression model to assist her in placing an appropriate order. In this scenario:
A) the dependent variable is student credit hours.
B) there are two independent variables.
C) there are two dependent variables.
D) the independent variable is student credit hours.

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The dependent variable is the number of #2 pencils sold, while the independent variable is the number of student credit hours each semester. Therefore, the correct choice is D, as the independent variable is student credit hours.

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