Which of the following is unlikely to be the dependent variable in a study?
A) sex
B) crime rate
C) public opinion
D) recidivism

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Sex is not something that can be manipulated or influenced by any variable, and therefore, it cannot be a dependent variable. The other options (crime rate, public opinion, and recidivism) can be affected by other variables and are more likely to be studied as dependent variables.

Which of the Following Is Unlikely to Be the Dependent