The dependent variable in the hypothesis "Retired populations have a higher suicide rate than employed populations" is
A)employment status.
B)suicide rate.
C)retired populations.
D)employed populations.

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The dependent variable is the outcome of interest that the researcher is trying to explain or predict. In this hypothesis, the suicide rate is the variable that is being examined to see if it varies with employment status (i.e., being retired versus employed), making it the dependent variable.

The Dependent Variable in the Hypothesis "Retired Populations Have a Higher