A researcher hypothesizes that businesses that adopt telecommuting policies (allowing workers to work at home rather than have to drive to work) have lower turnover than businesses that do not have these policies. In this study, the dependent variable is ______.
A) businesses that adopt telecommuting policies
B) workers
C) lower turnover
D) turnover

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The dependent variable in this study is the turnover rate, specifically whether or not businesses with telecommuting policies have lower turnover rates than businesses without these policies. Therefore, the correct choice is D, turnover.

A Researcher Hypothesizes That Businesses That Adopt Telecommuting Policies (Allowing