You are studying the immediate effects of alcohol on people's feelings of well-being. Which of the following could be the dependent variable in this study?
A) Score on a measure of well-being
B) Amount of alcohol consumed within one hour prior to test
C) Level of alcohol in the blood
D) Either b or c

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The dependent variable should be the variable that is being measured and is expected to be influenced by the independent variable (in this case, the amount of alcohol consumed). In this study, the dependent variable is people's feelings of well-being, as measured by a well-being instrument. The amount of alcohol consumed and the level of alcohol in the blood could be independent variables or covariates in the study.

You Are Studying the Immediate Effects of Alcohol on People's