A researcher is studying her students' test scores and the amount of coffee (number of cups) consumed before the exam. In the equation y = a + b(x) which variable represents the test scores?
A) y
B) a
C) b
D) x

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In the equation y = a + b(x), y represents the dependent variable or the outcome variable, which in this case is the test score. Therefore, choice A is the best choice.

A Researcher Is Studying Her Students' Test Scores and the Amount